Augustus Wade Dwight | |
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Born | Halifax, Vermont | February 27, 1827
Died | March 26, 1865 Petersburg, Virginia | (aged 38)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | Infantry |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Colonel (acting) |
Commands | 122nd New York |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Augustus Wade Dwight (February 22, 1827 – March 26, 1865) was a lawyer who became an officer in the American Civil War. He served in 21 battles and was wounded three times, the last wound being fatal.