Francis Laurens Vinton Explained

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.

Legacy

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

See also

• List of American Civil War generals (Union)

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.

Notes and References

1. Warner 1964, pp. 528–529.
2. Warner 1964, p. 528.
3. Book: Ledman, Paul J. . Paul J. Ledman . Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot . Next Steps Publishing . 2016 . 978-0-9728587-1-7 . 3.