John Gwinn

Biography

John Gwinn’s life, associated with Arlington National Cemetery, suggests a commitment to military or national service, a path that carried him through the young nation’s evolving trials. He stood among the ranks of citizens who accepted the call to defend liberty and uphold the duties expected of him in both uniform and civilian life.

He passed in 1849, leaving fellow citizens to honor his dedication and the sacrifices he made, now resting among other patriots who secured a stable future for the republic.