Richard Wainwright (Medal of Honor)
Richard Wainwright | |
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Wainwright as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Nickname(s) | Dick |
| Born | September 15, 1881 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | March 28, 1944 (aged 62) Annapolis, Maryland |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1921 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | Landing force from the USS Florida (BB-30) |
| Battles / wars | Veracruz (1914) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Relations | son of Admiral Richard Wainwright |
Richard Wainwright Jr. (September 15, 1881 – March 28, 1944), was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1914 Veracruz action.