Clinton Wagner

1837–1914 (age 77)

Soldier

Biography

Clinton Wagner (1837–1914) answered the call to serve his country as a soldier during the Civil War era and remained steadfast in the ranks of the Army through years of change, offering calm leadership and a reliable presence to his comrades.

He now rests among fellow defenders at Arlington National Cemetery, where his memory speaks to the quiet courage of his generation.

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