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Francis Laurens Vinton (1835–1879) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As colonel he commanded the 3rd Brigade of Howe's division at the
"Francis Laurens Vinton"
''Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 528–529.
"Francis Laurens Vinton"
"Vinton, Francis L. (Francis Laurens), 1835–1879"
The Online Books Page. Retrieved March 17, 2023. {{DEFAULTSORT:Vinton, Francis Laurens 1835 births 1879 deaths Union Army generals United States Military Academy alumni
Francis Laurens Vinton (1835–1879) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. As colonel he commanded the 3rd Brigade of Howe's division at the Battle of Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought December 11–15, 1862, in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. The combat, between the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnsi ...
, and was very badly wounded.Warner 1964, p. 528. He never saw active service again, but in 1863 he was appointed brigadier general.
Legacy
Vinton's likeness is featured on the northern side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Portland, Maine.See also
*List of American Civil War generals (Union)
Union generals
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References
Sources
* Warner, Ezra J. (1964)"Francis Laurens Vinton"
''Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. pp. 528–529.
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"Vinton, Francis L. (Francis Laurens), 1835–1879"
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