SGT William R. Wright
Birth | : | 1844 USA |
Death | : | 18 May 1864 Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA |
Burial | : | Gungahlin Cemetery, Mitchell, Canberra, Australia |
Coordinate | : | -35.2145856, 149.1371241 |
Plot | : | Grave 3301 |
Description | : | Co K 35 Mass. Inf. see bio p 38∼Co. K, 35th Massachusetts Infantry--Killed during the battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Of Sergeant Wright, a comrade preserved these lines in a diary: "He bore his sufferings like a true hero, being torn by canister in the left arm and right leg near the hip, and did not fear to die, only feeling sorry for his family, which he spoke kindly of, requesting me to tell them that he died happy." From History of the Thirty-Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, 1862-1865. From Burial Roster: (3301) Wright, William R. Sergeant. Co.K, 35... Read More |
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Where is SGT William R. Wright's memorial?
SGT William R. Wright's memorial is located at: Gungahlin Cemetery, Mitchell, Canberra, Australia.
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When did SGT William R. Wright death?
SGT William R. Wright death on 18 May 1864 in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
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Where are the coordinates of the SGT William R. Wright's memorial?
Latitude: -35.2145856
Longitude: 149.1371241
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Massachusettes Salutes Her Veterans
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This Grateful Nation Says Thank You, May We Never Forget You.
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1. Gungahlin Cemetery
Mitchell, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2145856, 149.1371241
2. Norwood Park Crematorium
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Coordinate: -35.2200070, 149.1332390
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