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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 38Co. 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.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is SGT William R. Wright's memorial?

    SGT William R. Wright's memorial is located at: Gungahlin Cemetery, Mitchell, Canberra, Australia.

  • When did SGT William R. Wright death?

    SGT William R. Wright death on 18 May 1864 in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the SGT William R. Wright's memorial?

    Latitude: -35.2145856
    Longitude: 149.1371241

Family Members:

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Ella E. Wright

(1850 - 1858)

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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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Rest In Peace

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gungahlin Cemetery
Mitchell, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2145856, 149.1371241

2. Norwood Park Crematorium
Mitchell, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2200070, 149.1332390

3. Evatt Cemetery (Defunct)
Evatt, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2140390, 149.0607480

4. Australian War Memorial
Campbell, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2805000, 149.1491000

5. St John the Baptist Cemetery
Reid, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2876800, 149.1412900

6. Hall Cemetery
Hall, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Coordinate: -35.1724560, 149.0575480

7. National Police Memorial
Parkes, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2992092, 149.1441029

8. Old Weetangera Methodist Cemetery
Hawker, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2483534, 149.0381581

9. Duntroon Military College Grounds
Duntroon, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2997220, 149.1650000

10. Saint Christopher's Cathedral
Forrest, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.3189500, 149.1316790

11. Woden Cemetery
Phillip, Canberra, Australia
Coordinate: -35.3426437, 149.0932770

12. Oaks Burial Ground
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Coordinate: -35.3401810, 149.2267220

13. Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery
Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.3440470, 149.2353160

14. Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Gardens
Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.3692199, 149.2021252

15. Turalla Cemetery
Bungendore, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2419090, 149.4080250

16. Bungendore Cemetery
Bungendore, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.2590741, 149.4526073

17. Tharwa Cemetery
Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Coordinate: -35.4964739, 149.0610437

18. Saint Thomas' Cemetery
Carwoola, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.4389480, 149.3827710

19. De Salis Cemetery
Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Coordinate: -35.5197548, 149.0747517

20. De Salis Cuppacumbalong Homestead Cuppacumbalong
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Coordinate: -35.5197700, 149.0748200

21. St Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery
Hoskinstown, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.4229520, 149.4534450

22. Tarago General Cemetery
Tarago, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0786380, 149.6413420

23. St. John's Church Cemetery
Lake Bathurst, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0120700, 149.6477890

24. Captain's Flat Cemetery
Captains Flat, Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.6124200, 149.4589850