Major General James G. Blunt

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

Vinton's likeness is featured on the northern side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Portland, Maine.^[3]

References

^ 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

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

"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.

[1] Warner 1964, pp. 528–529.

[:0-2] Warner 1964, p. 528.

[3] Ledman, Paul J. (2016). Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot. Next Steps Publishing. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-9728587-1-7.

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