Francis Laurens Vinton (1835–1879) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1] As colonel he commanded the 3rd Brigade of Howe's division at the Battle of Fredericksburg, and was very badly wounded.[2] He never saw active service again, but in 1863 he was appointed brigadier general.[2]
Legacy
editVinton's likeness is featured on the northern side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Portland, Maine.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Warner 1964, pp. 528–529.
- ^ a b Warner 1964, p. 528.
- ^ Ledman, Paul J. (2016). Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot. Next Steps Publishing. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-9728587-1-7.
Sources
edit- Warner, Ezra J. (1964). "Francis Laurens Vinton". Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 528–529.
External links
edit- "Francis Laurens Vinton". Find a Grave. October 27, 2001. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- "Vinton, Francis L. (Francis Laurens), 1835–1879". The Online Books Page. Retrieved March 17, 2023.