CAPT. A. D. WRIGHT, commander of Co. G, is a native of
Elkland, Tioga county, Pa., and whose grand-father was a soldier of
the war of 1812. He enlisted, Aug. 8th, 1862, as a PRIVATE in
Co. A, 149th Pa. Vols. For bravery he was promoted to SERGEANT
in his Co. He is particularly mentioned, in connection with this
organization, for his bravery and distinguished services. He was
appointed CAPTAIN in this Regt., April 13th, 1864, and
assigned to the command of Co. G. At the battle of the Mine before
Petersburg, July 30th, 1864, he received a severe wound in his right
arm above the elbow. He was greatly complimented for his gallantry in
this action, in which he captured, with his own hands, a Rebel Flag,
and brought it successfully from the field. The Brigade Commander
is pleased to refer to this capture in his report of the Regiment.
Although greatly debilitated by reason of his wound, and his arm yet
in a sling, he bravely led his Company in the battle of Hatchie's Run,
Oct. 27th and 28th ensuing. He served in command of the Provost Guards
of Manchester, Va., after the capture of Richmond and the occupation
of Manchester by the Union forces. This officer, whose command has
always preserved a good name for discipline and gallantry, is known
for his fine ability, bravery and moral rectitude.
[4] For history of Second Lieut. Martin L. Wasson, see
history of First Lieut. Wasson of Co. G.
He has been in the following engagements, viz.: skirmish at Pollock's
Mills, April, 1863; Chancellorsville, May 3rd and 4th, 1863;
Gettysburg, July 2nd and 3rd, 1863; heavy skirmish at Funkstown, Md.,
July 10th, 1863; Old Church, June 10th, 1864; Siege of Petersburg,
June 18th, 1864; Mine before Petersburg, July 30th, 1864; Weldon
Railroad, Aug. 19th and 20th, 1864; Poplar Grove Church, Sept. 29th
and 30th, 1864; Hatchie's Run, Oct. 27th and 28th, 1864; skirmish on
Bermuda Front, Dec., 1864; Farra's Island, at Dutch Gap Canal, Jan.
25th, 1865; and capture of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865.