Albert D. Wright

Captain Albert D. Wright (December 10, 1844-February 15, 1926) was a soldier from Pennsylvania who fought in the American Civil War. Wright received the United States' highest medal for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia on 30 July 1864. He was presented the medal on 1 May 1893.

Biography
Wright was born December 10, 1844 in Elkland, Pennsylvania. He enlisted into Company G, 43d U.S. Colored Troops. While fighting in the Battle of the Crater on 30 July 1864 Captain Wright was severely wounded while advancing beyond the enemy's lines where he captured a stand of colors and its color guard. For his actions during this battle, he received the United States militiaries highest, and at that time only, medal for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor on 1 May 1893.

He died on February 15, 1926 in Tampa Florida and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis, Florida. His grave can be found in Section 15, Lot 2.