Richard Wainwright

Lieutenant

1881 – 1944

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Lieutenant Richard Wainwright Jr served the U.S. Navy. Richard was 62 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Richard Wainwright Jr.

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U.S. Navy

Lieutenant

Medal of Honor

21 April 1914 · Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Lt. Wainwright was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion; was in the fighting of both days, and exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through action. In seizing the customhouse, he encountered for many hours the heaviest and most pernicious concealed fire of the entire day, but his courage and coolness under trying conditions were marked .

177, 4 December 1915.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy April 21, 1914 · Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. 177, 4 December 1915.

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Lieutenant

U.S. Navy

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