John Sergeant Wise (December 27 1846 – May 12 1913) was an American author and leader in Virginia. He was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil to Henry Alexander Wise and Sarah Sergeant. He fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was Virginia Military Institute New Market Cadet at the Battle of New Market. He sustained wounds while standing his post guarding the Cadets’ baggage train and did not take part in the charge. Upon the end of the War John S.
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active years end date
1885-03-03
active years start date
1883-03-04
alma mater
University of Virginia, Virginia Military Institute
battle
American Civil War, Battle of New Market
birth date
1846-12-27
birth place
Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil
country
Confederate States of America
death date
1913-05-12
death place
Princess Anne Maryland
military branch
Confederate States Army
military rank
First lieutenant
office
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
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