Langhorne Wister
Langhorne Wister | |
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| Born | September 20, 1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1891 (aged 56) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Union army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment |
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Langhorne Wesley Wister (September 20, 1834 – March 19, 1891) was an American military officer who served in the Union army during the American Civil War. He raised a company and served as captain of the 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment. He was promoted to colonel of the 150th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, fought in some of the key battles of the Eastern Theater, and was wounded in action twice. He was brevetted brigadier general after the war in recognition of his service.