Wainwright was a Hereditary Companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States by right of his grandfather 's service in the Union Navy during the Civil War . He served on the board of directors for several corporations after his retirement . He made himself available to speak before veterans ' groups and filled almost every request to do so . He never felt any bitterness toward MacArthur for his actions in the Philippines or MacArthur 's attempt to deny him the Medal of Honor . In fact , when it appeared that MacArthur might be nominated for president at the 1948 Republican National Convention , Wainwright stood ready to make the nominating speech
1948 Republican National Convention
1948 Republican National Convention
Jonathan M. Wainwright (general)