Francis Laurens Vinton
American Civil War general for the Union
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Francis Laurens Vinton (June 1, 1835 – October 6, 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] His parents were army officer John Rogers Vinton and Lucretia (Dutton) Parker; Vinton's uncle was David Hammond Vinton and his grandfather was David Vinton.[3][4]
Legacy
Vinton's likeness is featured on the northern side of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Portland, Maine.[5]
