Francis Laurens Vinton

Francis L. Vinton

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]

  1. ^ Warner 1964, pp. 528–529.
  2. ^ a b Warner 1964, p. 528.