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Francis Laurens Vinton
American Civil War general for the Union From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Vinton's likeness is featured on the northern side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Portland, Maine.[3]
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