Richard Wainwright
Richard Wainwright may refer to:
Military
- Richard Wainwright (American [Civil War naval officer)], Commander in the Union Navy during the American Civil War
- Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American [War naval officer)], Admiral in the U.S. Navy during the Spanish–American War
- Richard Wainwright (World War I naval officer), Commander in the U.S. Navy, awarded Medal of Honor