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

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