General John Wilson Sprague a genuine hero in the Civil War. 6/28/23 Tacoma, WA

During the 1864 Atlanta Campaign, John Wilson Sprague was in command of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division of the Sixteenth Army Corps. During the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864, at a subsidiary action near Decatur, Georgia, he masterfully conducted a delaying action under heavy enemy fire and received praise from his superiors. With only a small command, he defeated an overwhelming Confederate force and saved the entire ordnance and supply trains of the XV, XVI, XVII, and XX corps.He later received the Medal of Honor for Gallantry.
I enjoy visiting old cemeteries to learn of our Veterans and their lives and service. Thank you once again to all those who have served, are serving and by all means young people, serve.
June 28th, 2023 Tacoma Cemetery, Washington