The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Wright, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 1 October 1864, while serving with Company G, 14th U.S. Infantry, in action at Chapel House Farm, Virginia.

General Orders: Date of Issue: November 25, 1869

Action Date: October 1, 1864

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company G

Division: 14th U.S. Infantry