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Richard Wainwright (naval Officer, Spanish–American War)
Richard Wainwright may refer to: Military * Richard Wainwright (American Civil War naval officer) (1817–1862), Commander in the Union Navy during the American Civil War * Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American War naval officer) (1849–1926), Admiral in the U.S. Navy during the Spanish–American War * Richard Wainwright (World War I naval officer) Richard Wainwright, Jr. (September 15, 1881 – March 28, 1944), was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1914 Veracruz action. Biography Born in Washington, D.C., th ... (1881–1944), Commander in the U.S. Navy, awarded Medal of Honor Others * Richard Wainwright (composer) (1757–1825), English church organist and composer * Richard Wainwright (politician) (1918–2003), British politician and businessman {{hndis, Wainwright, Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wainwright (American Civil War Naval Officer)
Commander Richard Wainwright (January 15, 1817 – August 10, 1862) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War who commanded , flagship of Admiral David G. Farragut's West Gulf Blockading Squadron. Early life Wainwright was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on January 15, 1817. He was the son of Robert Dewar Wainwright and Maria Montresor Auchmuty. He was a cousin of Comdr. Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright. Career Wainwright was commissioned in the United States Navy on 11 May 1831. He attended the naval school at Norfolk, Virginia in 1837-38, and became a passed midshipman on 15 June 1837. From 1838 to 1841, he served on the United States Coast Survey in the brig ''Consort''. He was commissioned lieutenant on 8 September 1841 and commanded the steamer on the Navy's Home Squadron from 1848 to 1849, served again on U.S. Coast Survey duty from 1851 to 1857, and cruised in the steam frigate on special service from 1857 to 1860. He was stationed at the Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American War Naval Officer)
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright (December 17, 1849 – March 6, 1926), son of commander Richard Wainwright, was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War. Biography Early life and ancestors Born in Washington, D.C., the son of Sarah Franklin Bache and Richard Wainwright. He was the grandson of Richard Bache Jr., who served in the Republic of Texas Navy and was elected as a Representative to the Second Texas Legislature in 1847, and Sophia Burrell Dallas, the daughter of Arabella Maria Smith and Alexander J. Dallas an American statesman who served as the U.S. Treasury Secretary under President James Madison. He was great-grandson of Sarah Franklin Bache and Richard Bache, the great-great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin, and a nephew of George Mifflin Dallas the 11th Vice President of the United States who served under James K. Polk. Early career Wainwright was appointed to the US Naval Academy in 1864 by President Abraham Lincoln and gradu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wainwright (World War I Naval Officer)
Richard Wainwright, Jr. (September 15, 1881 – March 28, 1944), was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1914 Veracruz action. Biography Born in Washington, D.C., the son of Evelyn Wotherspoon and Richard Wainwright. He was the grandson of Sarah Franklin Bache and Richard Wainwright. He was the great-grandson of Richard Bache, Jr., who served in the Republic of Texas navy and was elected to serve in the Texas legislature and Sophia Burrell Dallas, the daughter of Arabella Maria Smith and Alexander J. Dallas an American statesman who served as the U.S. Treasury Secretary under President James Madison. He was also great-great-grandson of Sarah Franklin Bache and Richard Bache, and a great-great-great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin. His uncle was Admiral Seaton Schroeder. He was appointed "at large" from the District of Columbia to the United States Naval Academy and graduated from there in 1902. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wainwright (composer)
Richard Wainwright (1757 – 20 August 1825) was an English church organist and composer, son of John Wainwright. He was an organist at St Ann's in Manchester, and succeeded his brother Robert as organist at the Manchester Collegiate Church (later Manchester Cathedral) in 1775. Following Robert's death in 1782, Richard once again succeeded him, this time as organist at St Peter's in Liverpool. After spending some time in Preston Preston is a place name, surname and given name that may refer to: Places England *Preston, Lancashire, an urban settlement **The City of Preston, Lancashire, a borough and non-metropolitan district which contains the settlement **County Boro ... and then at St James in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Richard returned to St Peters in 1813 and remained there until his death. He published a collection of hymns as well as several songs, the most popular of which was ''Life's a bumper''. References External links * {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |