Civil War
Corporal Samuel Wright served in the Amy for Company H as a member of the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Division. Wright was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 11, 1897 for his actions at Nolensville, Tennessee. Where on February 15, 1863 he demonstrated extraordinary courage and bravery along with 15 other men by successfully defending a wagon train attack from the 125 cavalry.
February 15, 1863