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Die Namen der Generale sind nach der amerikanischen Zitierweise angeführt, so sind z.B. die Generale
„DERVEER, Ferdinand van“ oder
„STEINWEHR, Adolph Wilhelm August Friedrich, Baron von“
unter „VAN DERVEER, Ferdinand“
bzw. „VON STEINWEHR, Baron Adolph Wilhelm August Friedrich“ zu finden.

Name CADWALADER, George
Born 16 May 1806, Philadelphia PA
Died 3 February 1879, Philadelphia PA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, militia officer, Mexican war, businessman.
War Service April 1861 Maj. Gen. of Pennsylvania troops, served in the Shenandoah Valley, April 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, served on boards of enquiry and commissions, commanded at Philadelphia.
Post War Career Businessman.

Name CALDWELL, John Curtis
Born 17 April 1833, Lowell VT
Died 31 August 1912, Calais ME
Pre-War Profession Teacher.
War Service November 1861 Col. of 11th Maine, appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers (April 1862) commanding 1st Bde/1st Divn/II Corps, Peninsula campaign, Fredericksburg (w), Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, relieved of duty in Army of the Potomac March 1864.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 19 August 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, US consul in Valparaiso, US minister to Uruguay, US consul in Costa Rica.

Name CAMERON, Robert Alexander
Born 22 February 1828, Brooklyn NY
Died 10 March 1894, Canon City CO
Pre-War Profession Newspaper owner, politician.
War Service April 1861 Capt. of 9th Indiana, served in Western Virginia, Lt. Col. in 19th Indiana, Lt. Col. in 34th Indiana, Island No 10, New Madrid, Memphis, June 1862 Col., siege of Vicksburg, August 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/XIII Corps in Red River campaign, commanded a District in Louisiana.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
13 March 1865. Post War Career Established farming colonies, postal clerk, prison warden.

Name CAMPBELL, Charles Thomas
Born 10 August 1823, Franklin Cty PA
Died 15 April 1895, Scotland SD
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, politician.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Lt. Col. of 1st Pennsylvania Artillery, Dranesville, September 1861 Col., Col. of 57th Pennsylvania Infantry, Seven Pines (w), Fredericksburg (w), November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - appointment expired, March 1863 reappointed, commanded a District in Wisconsin.
Post War Career Inspector of Indian agencies, stage line operator, mayor, hotelier.

Name CAMPBELL, William Bowen
Born 1 February 1807, Sumner Cty TN
Died 19 August 1867, Lebanon TN
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Seminole war, US congressman, Mexican war, state governor.
War Service June 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, resigned January 1863.
Post War Career Was prevented by Republican Radicals from taking his seat in Congress.

Name CANBY, Edward Richard Sprigg
Born 9 November 1817, Platt's Landing KY
Died 11 April 1873, Siskiyou CA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1839, fought Indians in Florida and Arkansas, garrison duty, Mexican war, frontier duty.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 19th US Infantry, commanded Dept of New Mexico, opposed Sibley's invasion, Valverde, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, staff duties in the East, May 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Division of West Mississippi, captured Mobile, accepted the surrender of the forces of Taylor and Kirby Smith in May 1865.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Dept of the Columbia and Division of the Pacific.

Name CARLETON, James Henry
Born 27 December1814, Lubec ME
Died 7 January 1873, San Antonio TX
Pre-War Profession Aroostook war, appointed to US Army 1839, Mexican war, scouting and exploring duty.
War Service August 1861 Col. of 1st California, led the California Column through Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept of New Mexico.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the cavalry.

Name CARLIN, William Passmore
Born 24 November 1829, Richwoods IL
Died 4 October 1903, nr Whitehall MT
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1850, garrison duty, fought Indians, Utah expedition.
War Service August 1861 Col. of 38th Illinois, commanded 31st Bde/9th Divn/III Corps at Perryville, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/XIV Corps at Stone's River, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XIV Corps at Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign, commanded 1st Divn/XIV Corps at Bentonville.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 19 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, service in the Freedmen's Bureau, frontier duty, retired 1893.

Name CARR, Eugene Asa
Born 20 March 1830, Concord NY
Died 2 December 1910, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1850, frontier duty.
War Service August 1861 Capt. in 4th US Cavalry, Wilson's Creek, August 1861 Col. of 3rd Illinois Cavalry, commanded a brigade of cavalry at Pea Ridge (w) - Medal of Honor, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 14th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded 1st Cavalry Divn/VII Corps in Arkansas.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 11 March 1865, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March1865.
Post War Career Army service as an Indian fighter, retired 1893, interested in National Geographic Society.

Name CARR, Joseph Bradford
Born 16 August 1828, Albany NY
Died 24 February 1895, Troy NY
Pre-War Profession Tobacconist, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 2nd New York, Big Bethel, Peninsula campaign, Second Bull Run, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - appointment expired March 1863 - reappointed March 1863, commanded a 1st Bde/2nd Divn/III Corps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, assigned to Army of the James, commanded 3rd Divn/XVIII Corps (a division of Black troops).
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
13 March 1865.
Post War Career Manufacturer, secretary of state for New York.

Name CARRINGTON, Henry Beebee
Born 2 March 1824, Wallingford CT
Died 26 October 1912, Boston MA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, militia officer, scholar, historian.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 18th US Infantry as a reward for organising regiments of Ohio militia, served in Western Virginia, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, supervised recruitment activities, suppressed "disloyal" citizens in Indiana and Ohio.
Post War Career Army service as an Indian fighter, college professor, author, Indian treaty negotiator.

Name CARROLL, Samuel Sprigg
Born 21 September 1832, Takoma Park DC
Died 28 January 1893, Montgomery Cty MD
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1856, frontier duty, quartermaster at West Point.
War Service December 1861 Col. of 8th Ohio, commanded 4th Bde/Shields' Divn in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Cedar Mountain, wounded on the Rapidan, Fredericksburg, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/II Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness (w), Spotsylvania (w), May 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept of West Virginia, commanded a division of the Army of the Shenandoah.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865. Post War Career Army service in inspector general's department, retired through invalidity 1869.

Name CARTER, Samuel Powhatan
Born 6 August 1819, Elizabethton TN
Died 26 May 1891, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Midshipman, graduated US Naval Academy 1846, naval service.
War Service July 1861 transferred to the War Department, May 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Kentucky and Tennessee, Burnside's campaign in East Tennessee, commanded the cavalry division of XXIII Corps at Knoxville, commanded 3rd Divn/XXIII Corps in Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
13 March 1865.
Post War Career US Navy service, retired 1881.

Name CASEY, Silas
Born 12 July 1807, East Greenwich RI
Died 22 January 1882, Brooklyn NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1826, Mexican war, service on Pacific coast.
War Service August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/IV Corps at Seven Pines (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Washington defences, served on officer selection boards.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1862, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1868.

Name CATTERSON, Robert Francis
Born 22 March 1835, Marion Cty IN
Died 30 March 1914, San Antonio TX
Pre-War Profession Doctor.
War Service June 1861 Sgt in 14th Indiana, Sgt., Lt., Kernstown, Capt., Lt. Col. of 97th Indiana, November 1862 Col., Memphis, Vicksburg campaign, Tullahoma, Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, March to the Sea, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/XV Corps in Carolinas campaign, Bentonville, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Post War Career Cotton speculator, commander of Negro militia which fought the Ku Klux Klan, US marshal, mayor, farmer.

Name CHAMBERLAIN, Joshua Lawrence
Born 8 September 1828, Brewer ME
Died 24 February 1914, Portland ME
Pre-War Profession College professor
War Service August 1862 Lt. Col. of 20th Maine, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, May 1863 Col., Gettysburg (w) - Medal of Honor, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, promoted in the field to Brig. Gen. of Volunteers by Gen. Grant in June 1864, Petersburg (w), Five Forks, accepted the formal surrender of the ANV.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
29 March 1865.
Post War Career Governor, college president, businessman, author.

Name CHAMBERS, Alexander
Born 23 August 1832, Catteraugus Cty NY
Died 2 January 1888, San Antonio TX
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1853, frontier and garrison duty.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 18th US Infantry, recruiting duty in Iowa, March 1862 Col. of 16th Iowa, Shiloh (w), Iuka (w), commanded 3rd Bde/6th Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, August 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - revoked by the Senate in April 1864, garrison duty.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, frontier and garrison duty.

Name CHAMPLIN, Stephen Gardner
Born 1 July1827, Kingston NY
Died 24 January 1864, Grand Rapids MI
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, judge, county attorney.
War Service June 1861 Maj. in 3rd Michigan, Col., Peninsula campaign, Seven Pines (w), Groveton (not quite recovered from his wound), recruiting duty in Michigan, October 1862 Col., November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

Name CHAPIN, Edward Payson
Born 16 August 1831, Waterloo NY
Died 27 May 1863, Port Hudson MS
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, militia officer.
War Service September 1861 Capt. in 44th New York, Maj., Yorktown, Lt. Col., September 1862 Col. of 116th New York, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XIX Corps at Port Hudson (k), May 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

Name CHAPMAN, George Henry
Born 22 November 1832, Holland MA
Died 16 June 1882, nr Indianapolis IN
Pre-War Profession Midshipman, resigned 1850, newspaper publisher, lawyer, assistant clerk in US House of Representatives.
War Service October 1861 resigned from Congress, Maj. of 3rd Indiana Cavalry, Lt. Col., Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, March 1863 Col., Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Cavalry Divn in the Petersburg campaign, July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/Cavalry Corps in the Shenandoah Valley.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Judge, politician.

Name CHETLAIN, Augustus Louis
Born 26 December 1824, St Louis MO
Died 15 March 1914, Chicago IL
Pre-War Profession Clerk, businessman.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 12th Illinois, Lt. Col., Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, April 1862 Col., Iuka, Corinth, December 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, recruited Black troops in Tennessee and Kentucky, commanded at Memphis.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 18 June 1865.
Post War Career Collector of internal revenue, US consul in Brussels, banker, philanthropist, author.

Name CHRYSLER, Morgan Henry
Born 30 September 1822, Columbia Cty NY
Died 24 August 1890, Kinderhook NY
Pre-War Profession Farmer
War Service 1861 Pvt., Capt. in 30th New York, Maj., Second Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Lt. Col., December 1863 Col. of 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry, Washington defences, commanded 4th Bde/Cavalry Divn/XIII Corps in Red River campaign, Mobile, November 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 23 January 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Farmer

Name CLARK, William Thomas
Born 29 June 1831, Norwalk CT
Died 12 October 1905, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service 1861 recruited 13th Iowa - Lt., Capt., staff duties, Lt. Col., battle of Atlanta (McPherson's adjutant), commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XV Corps in Carolinas campaign, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 22 July 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 24 November1865.
Post War Career Banker, US congressman.

Name CLAY, Cassius Marcellus
Born 19 October 1810, Madison Cty KY
Died 22 July 1903, Madison Cty KY
Pre-War Profession Newspaper proprietor, Mexican war, politician, minister to Russia.
War Service Returned to US, April 1862 appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, performed little duty, resigned March 1863.
Post War Career Minister to Russia, politician.

Name CLAYTON, Powell
Born 7 August1833, Delaware Cty PA
Died 25 August 1914, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Civil engineer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 1st Kansas, Wilson's Creek, served in Missouri and Arkansas, Lt. Col. of 5th Kansas Cavalry, March 1862 Col., Pine Bluff, August 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Post War Career Carpetbag governor of Arkansas, US senator, hotelier, US ambassador to Mexico.

Name CLUSERET, Gustave Paul
Born 13 June 1823, Suresnes, France
Died 22 August 1900, Hyeres, France
Pre-War Profession French army officer, Crimean war.
War Service March 1862 Col. and aide to McClellan, commanded a brigade at Cross Keys, October 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in the Shenandoah, resigned March 1863.
Post War Career Newspaper editor, deeply involved in French politics.

Name COCHRANE, John
Born 27 August 1813, Palatine NY
Died 7 February 1898, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Us congressman.
War Service June 1861 recruited 65th New York - Col., Seven Pines, July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/VI Corps at Fredericksburg, resigned February 1863 (for health reasons).
Post War Career Attorney general of New York, politician.

Name CONNOR, Patrick Edward
Born 17 March 1820, Cty Kerry, Ireland
Died 17 December 1891, Salt Lake City UT
Pre-War Profession Enlisted in US Army 1839, Seminole war, garrison duty, discharged at end of enlistment, Mexican war, miner.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 3rd California, commanded Dist. of Utah, guarded mail route, fought Indians, March 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service on the frontier, mustered out 1866, newspaper owner, mining promoter.

Name CONNOR, Selden
Born 25 January 1839, Fairfield ME
Died 9 July 1917, Augusta ME
Pre-War Profession Student.
War Service May 1861 Pvt. in 1st Vermont, Big Bethel, Lt. Col. of 7th Maine, Peninsula campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg (w), Gettysburg, Col. of 19th Maine, Wilderness (w), incapacitated, June 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, administrative duties.
Post War Career Internal revenue official, governor, pension agent.

Name COOK, John
Born 12 June 1825, Belleville IL
Died 13 October 1910, Ransom MI
Pre-War Profession Businessman, realtor, mayor, sheriff, state quartermaster general.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 7th Illinois, Fort Donelson, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in the Northwest, commanded Dist. of Illinois.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
24 August 1865.
Post War Career Politician, Indian agent.

Name COOKE, Philip St George
Born 13 June 1809, Leesburg VA
Died 20 March 1895, Detroit MI
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1827, frontier duty, Black Hawk War, Mexican war, explorer, observer in the Crimean War. War Service November 1861 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, served in Washington defences, commanded a cavalry division in Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, court martial duty, commanded Dist. of Baton Rouge, recruiting duty.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, author.

Name COOPER, James
Born 8 May 1810, Frederick Cty MD
Died 28 March 1863, Camp Chase OH
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, US congressman, politician, US senator.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, recruiting Marylanders, commanded 1st Bde/Sigel's Divn in Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded a prisoner of war camp, commanded a camp of instruction.

Name COOPER, Joseph Alexander
Born 25 November 1823, Whitley Cty KY
Died 20 May 1910, Stafford KS
Pre-War Profession Farmer, Mexican war
War Service 1861 Capt. of 1st Tennessee, Mill Springs, March 1862 Col. of 6th Tennessee, Cumberland Gap, Stone's River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/XXIII Corps, Franklin, Nashville.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
13 March 1865.
Post War Career Internal revenue collector, farmer.

Name COPELAND, Joseph Tarr
Born 6 May 1813, Newcastle ME
Died 6 May 1893, Orange Park FL
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, judge.
War Service August 1861 Lt. Col. in 1st Michigan Cavalry, Shenandoah Valley campaign, August 1862 Col. of 5th Michigan Cavalry, 2nd Bull Run, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Michigan cavalry brigade in Washington defences, commanded draft depots, commanded a military prison.
Post War Career Hotelier.

Name CORCORAN, Michael
Born 21 September 1827, Cty Donegal, Ireland
Died 22 December 1863, nr Fairfax Court House VA
Pre-War Profession Irish policeman, emigrated to US 1849, Col. of NY militia.
War Service 1861 Col. of 69th New York Militia, First Bull Run (w,c), exchanged August 1862, July 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a division in Suffolk campaign, Washington defences.

Name CORSE, John Murray
Born 27 April 1835, Pittsburgh PA
Died 27 April 1893, Winchester MA
Pre-War Profession Attended West Point 1853-55, lawyer, politician.
War Service July 1861 Maj. in 6th Iowa, served on Pope's staff, Lt. Col. , March 1863 Col., Corinth, Vicksburg campaign, August 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/4th Divn/XV Corps at Chattanooga (w), Sherman's inspector general in Atlanta campaign, Allatoona Pass (w), commanded 4th Divn/XV Corps in March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
5 October 1864. Post War Career Internal revenue collector, railroad builder, politician, postmaster.

Name COUCH, Darius Nash
Born 23 July 1822, Putnam Cty NY
Died 12 February 1897, Norwalk CT
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1846, Mexican war, Seminole war, naturalist, manufacturer.
War Service June 1861 Col. of 7th Massachusetts, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/IV Corps in Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Antietam, commanded II Corps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, applied for relief of duty, commanded Pennsylvania militia in Gettysburg campaign, commanded 2nd Divn/XXIII Corps at Nashville, Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career Politician.

Name COWDIN, Robert
Born 18 September 1805, Jamaica VT
Died 9 July 1874, Boston MA
Pre-War Profession Lumber businessman, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 1st Massachusetts, Blackburn's Ford, First Bull Run, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Washington defences, Senate did not confirm promotion, March 1863 relieved of duty.
Post War Career Politician.

Name COX, Jacob Dolson
Born 27 October 1828, Montreal, Canada
Died 4 August 1900, nr Gloucester MA
Pre-War Profession Bank clerk, lawyer, politician.
War Service April 1861 Brig. Gen. of Ohio state troops, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Western Virginia, commanded Kanawha Divn/IX Corps at South Mountain, Antietam, October 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers - expired as there was an excess of generals, commanded Dist of Ohio, commanded 3rd Divn/XXIII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Franklin, Nashville, December 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Kinston.
Post War Career Governor, Secretary of the Interior, lawyer, educator, author.

Name CRAIG, James
Born 28 February 1817, Washington Cty PA
Died 21 October 1888, St Joseph MO
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war, politician, US congressman.
War Service March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dist of Nebraska, May 1863 resigned commission, May 1864 Brig. Gen. in Missouri state militia.  Post War Career Railroad president, city comptroller.

Name CRAWFORD, Samuel Wylie
Born 8 November 1829, Franklin Cty PA
Died 3 November 1892, Philadelphia PA
Pre-War Profession 1851 appointed assistant surgeon in US army, frontier duty.
War Service April 1861 commanded a battery at Fort Sumter, Maj. in 13th US Infantry, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn in Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/II Corps at Cedar Mountain, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XII Corps at Antietam (w), commanded Pennsylvania Reserve Corps in Washington defences, they became the 3rd Divn/V Corps at Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Five Forks.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 1 August 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865. Post War Career Army service, retired 1873.

Name CRITTENDEN, Thomas Leonidas
Born 15 May 1819, Russellville KY
Died 23 October 1893, Staten Is. NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war, US consul in Liverpool. War Service September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the 5th Divn/Army of the Ohio at Shiloh, July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Stone's River, Tullahoma, commanded XXI Corps at Chickamauga, criticised by Rosecrans for poor performance but acquitted, resigned December 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867. Post War Career State treasurer of Kentucky, 1867 appointed to Regular Army, retired 1881.

Name CRITTENDEN, Thomas Turpin
Born 16 October 1825, Huntsville AL
Died 5 September 1905, East Gloucester MA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war.
War Service April 1861 Capt. of 6th Indiana, Col., served in Western Virginia, Shiloh, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, captured by Forrest at Stone's River in July 1862, released October 1862, resigned May 1863.
Post War Career Real estate developer.

Name CROCKER, Marcellus Monroe
Born 6 February 1830, Franklin IN
Died 26 August 1865, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Attended West Point 1847-49, lawyer.
War Service May 1961 Capt. in 2nd Iowa, Maj. , Lt. Col., December 1861 Col. in 13th Iowa, guarded railroads, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn at Shiloh, advance on Corinth, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 7th Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, raided in Louisiana, June 1864 offered to resign because of illness - not accepted, commanded 4th Divn/XVII Corps in Atlanta campaign, served in New Mexico, served in Washington, died of tuberculosis.

Name CROOK, George
Born 8 September 1828, nr Dayton OH
Died 21 March 1890, Chicago IL
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1852, duty in Pacific Northwest.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 36th Ohio, served in Western Virginia, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded an Ohio brigade at South Mountain, Antietam, commanded 2nd Cavalry Divn in Army of the Cumberland in Chickamauga campaign, Cloyd's Mountain, commanded Dept of Western Virginia, commanded a corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, October 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, captured in Cumberland MD, exchanged March 1865, commanded a division of cavalry in Army of the Potomac in Appomattox campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 18 July 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service as Indian fighter, commanded the Division of the Missouri.

Name CROXTON, John Thomas
Born 20 November 1836, Bourbon Cty KY
Died 16 April 1874, Bolivia
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service October 1861 Lt. Col. of 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, Mill Springs, May 1862 Col., Perryville, Tullahoma, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry Corps at Chickamauga (w), commanded a cavalry brigade in Atlanta campaign, July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Nashville, commanded Dist. of Southwest Georgia.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 27 April 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, US minister to Bolivia.

Name CRUFT, Charles
Born 12 January 1826, Terre Haute IN
Died 23 March 1883, Terre Haute IN
Pre-War Profession Teacher, bank clerk, lawyer, railroad president.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 31st Indiana, commanded a brigade at Fort Donelson, Shiloh (w), advance on Corinth, July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Richmond KY, Perryville, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/XIV Corps at Stone's River, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/XXI Corps at Chickamauga, commanded 1st Divn/IV Corps at Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, commanded a "provisional division" at Nashville.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 5 March 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer.

Name CULLUM, George Washington
Born 25 February 1809, New York NY
Died 28 February 1892, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1833, harbor defence construction, instructor at West Point. War Service April 1861 Lt. Col. and aide to Gen. Scott, November 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers and chief of staff to Halleck, Corinth, September 1864 superintendent of West Point.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Scientific and philanthropic work, historian and author, especially of later editions of Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United

Name CURTIS, Newton Martin
Born 21 May 1835, De Peyster NY
Died 8 January 1910, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Teacher, postmaster, farmer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 16th New York, Peninsula campaign (w), departmental duty, January 1863 Col. of 142nd New York, Cold Harbor, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/X Corps at Petersburg, commanded 1st Bde/Ames' Divn/Terry's Corps in the first attack on Fort Fisher, took part in second attack (w) -Medal of Honor, January 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V.
28 October 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Collector of customs, politician, US congressman, author.

Name CURTIS, Samuel Ryan
Born 3 February 1805, Clinton Cty NY
Died 26 December 1866, Council Bluffs IA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1831, garrison duty, resigned 1832, civil engineer, Mexican war, lawyer, mayor, US congressman.
War Service 1861 Col. of 2nd Iowa, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the federal forces at Pea Ridge, March 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept. of the Missouri, removed by Lincoln after an altercation with Governor Gamble, commanded Depts of Kansas and the Northwest.
Post War Career Peace commissioner to the Indians, railroad commissioner.

Name CUSTER, George Armstrong "Autie", "Fanny", "Curly"
Born 5 December 1839, Harrison Cty OH
Died 25 June 1876, Little Big Horn MT
Pre-War Profession Teacher, graduated West Point 1861
War Service 1861 Lt., carried despatches at First Bull Run, served on staffs of McClellan and Pleasonton, distinguished himself at Aldie, June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers in command of 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, commanded 3rd Cavalry Divn in the Shenandoah Valley campaign, Fisher's Hill, Five Forks, cut off the ANV's last escape route at Appomattox, April 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 19 October 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service as an Indian fighter, publicist.

Name CUTLER, Lysander "The Gray Wolf", "Woodchuck"
Born 16 February 1807, Worcester Cty MA
Died 30 July 1866, Milwaukee WI
Pre-War Profession Surveyor, teacher, businessman, senator, militia colonel.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 6th Wisconsin, Second Bull Run (w), November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Fredericksburg, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/I Corps at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, commanded 1st Bde/4th Divn/V Corps at Wilderness, commanded the division after Wadsworth died, relieved at his own request for health reasons, draft duty, resigned June 1865.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V.
19 August 1864.

Name DANA, Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh
Born 15 April 1822, Eastport ME
Died 15 July 1905, Portsmouth NH
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1842, Mexican war, resigned 1855, banker, militia officer.
War Service October 1861 Col. of 1st Minnesota, Ball's Bluff, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/II Corps in Peninsula campaign, Antietam (w), November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded defences at Philadelphia, served on Texas Gulf, commanded districts on the Mississippi River, commanded Dept of the Mississippi.
Post War Career Businessman, railroad executive, deputy commissioner of pensions.

Name DAVIDSON, John Wynn
Born 18 August 1824, Fairfax Cty VA
Died 26 June 1881, St Paul MN
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1845, frontier duty, Mexican war, fought Indians. War Service August 1861 Capt. in 1st US Cavalry, Maj. in 2nd US Cavalry, served in Washington defences, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/VI Corps in Peninsula campaign, commanded the Dist. of St Louis, commanded armies in Missouri and Arkansas, chief of cavalry in Dept. of West Mississippi.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865. Post War Career Army service in inspector general's department, professor of military science.

Name DAVIES, Henry Eugene
Born 2 July 1836, New York NY
Died 7 September 1894, Middleboro MA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 5th New York, Big Bethel, Maj. in 2nd New York Cavalry, Peninsula campaign, Second Bull Run campaign, Lt. Col., Beverly Ford, June 1863 Col., Aldie, September 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, raids in Richmond, Shenandoah Valley campaign, Hatcher's Run (w), Appomattox campaign, May 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 1 October 1864. Post War Career Lawyer, public administrator, assistant district attorney, author.

Name DAVIES, Thomas Alfred
Born 3 December 1809, St Lawrence Cty NY
Died 19 August 1899, St Lawrence Cty NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1829, frontier duty, resigned 1831, civil engineer, merchant.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 16th New York, First Bull Run, defences of Washington, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in the siege of Corinth and the battle there later that year, commanded districts in Kentucky, Missouri and Kansas. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 11 July 1865. Post War Career Writer on various topics.

Name DAVIS, Edmond Jackson
Born 2 October 1827, St Augustine FL
Died 7 February 1883, Austin TX
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, district attorney, judge.
War Service October 1862 recruited 1st Texas Cavalry - Col., November 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Louisiana.
Post War Career Politician, governor, lawyer.

Name DAVIS, Jefferson Columbus
Born 2 March1828, Clary Cty IN
Died 30 November 1879, Chicago IL
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, 1848 commissioned into US Army, artillery service.
War Service 1861 as 1st Lt. present at bombardment of Fort Sumter, August 1861 Col. of 22nd Indiana, Wilson's Creek, December 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn at Pea Ridge, commanded 4th Divn at Corinth, commanded division at Stone's River, Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign, commanded XIV Corps in March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 8 August 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, fought Indians.

Name DEITZLER, George Washington
Born 30 November 1826, Pine Grove PA
Died 11 April 1884, Tucson AZ
Pre-War Profession Farmer, realtor, politician, mayor of Lawrence KS
War Service June 1861 organised 1st Kansas Volunteer Infantry - Col., Wilson's Creek (w), November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/6th Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded as Maj. Gen. of Kansas militia in opposing Sterling Price's Missouri Expedition.
Post War Career Railroad promoter.

Name DELAFIELD, Richard
Born 1 September 1798, New York NY
Died 5 November 1873, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1818 (1st in class), engineer duty, superintendent of West Point.
War Service 1861 commanded defences in New York harbor, April 1864 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army and chief of engineers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Retired 1866, served on boards and commissions.

Name DENNIS, Elias Smith
Born 4 December 1812, Newburgh NY
Died 17 December 1894, Carlyle IL
Pre-War Profession Mill owner, politician, US marshal.
War Service August 1861 Lt. Col. of 30th Illinois, Fort Donelson, May 1862 Col., November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Mobile campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 April 1865.
Post War Career Sheriff, plantation owner.

Name DENT, Frederick Tracy
Born 17 December 1820, nr St Louis MO
Died 23 December 1892, Denver CO
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1843, frontier duty, Mexican war.
War Service 1861 Capt. stationed in San Francisco, March 1863 Maj. in 4th US Infantry, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, civil-military administration in New York, March 1864 Lt. Col. on Grant's staff, military governor of Richmond, April 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Military secretary to President Grant, army service.

Name DENVER, James William
Born 28 May 1817, nr Winchester VA
Died 9 August 1892, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Surveyor, teacher, lawyer, newspaper editor, Mexican war, gold miner, politician, US congressman, governor of Kansas Territory and the territory which now includes Colorado.
War Service August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/5th Divn in advance on Corinth, garrison duty, resigned March 1863.
Post War Career Lawyer.

Name DE RUSSY, Gustavus Adolphus
Born 3 November1818, Brooklyn NY
Died 29 May 1891, Detroit MI
Pre-War Profession Attended West Point 1835-38 ("permitted to resign"), 1847 commissioned into the US Army, Mexican war.
War Service 1861 Capt. in 4th US Artillery, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Fredericksburg, March 1863 Col. of 4th New York Artillery, May 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Washington defences.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the artillery, garrison duty, retired 1882.

Name DE TROBRIAND, Philippe Régis Dénis de Keredern
Born 4 June 1816, nr Tours, France
Died 15 July 1897, Bayport NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, poet, editor, author.
War Service August 1861 Col. of 55th New York, Peninsula campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/III Corps at Gettysburg, January 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/II Corps at Petersburg, commanded 3rd Divn/II Corps at Appomattox.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 9 April1865, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867.
Post War Career Army service, author, military commander in Louisiana.

Name DEVENS, Charles Jr
Born 4 April 1820, Charlestown MA
Died 7 January 1891, Boston MA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician, US marshal, general in state militia.
War Service 1861 Maj. in 3rd Bn of Massachusetts Rifles, July 1861 Col. of 15th Massachusetts, Ball's Bluff (w), April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/IV Corps at Seven Pines (w), commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/VI Corps at Fredericksburg, commanded 1st Divn/XI Corps at Chancellorsville (w), commanded 3rd Divn/XVIII Corps at Cold Harbor, commanded 3rd Divn/XXIV Corps at Petersburg.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 3 April1865.
Post War Career Judge, US attorney general.

Name DEVIN, Thomas Casimer
Born 10 December 1822, New York NY
Died 4 April 1878, New York NY
Pre-War Profession House painter, militia officer.
War Service July 1861 Capt. in 1st New York Cavalry, November 1861 Col. of 6th New York Cavalry, Antietam campaign, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry Corps at Chancellorsville, Beverly Ford, Gettysburg, raid on Richmond, Shenandoah Valley campaign, Front Royal (w), Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, October 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn of the Cavalry Corps in Appomattox campaign.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 15 August 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867.
Post War Career Army service in the cavalry.

Name DEWEY, Joel Allen
Born 20 September 1840, Georgia VT
Died 17 June 1873, Knoxville TN
Pre-War Profession Student.
War Service October 1861 2nd Lt. in 58th Ohio, Capt. in 43rd Ohio, New Madrid, Iuka, Corinth, garrison duty in Tennessee, Lt. Col. of 111th Colored Infantry, railroad guard duty, February 1864 Col., November 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Post War Career Lawyer, district attorney general.

Name DIX, John Adams
Born 24 July 1798, Boscawen NH
Died 21 April 1879, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Commissioned in War of 1812, resigned 1828, lawyer, politician, US senator, railroad president, postmaster.
War Service May 1861 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, department and garrison duties, suppressed the New York draft riots of 1863.
Post War Career Minister to France, state governor.

Name DODGE, Charles Cleveland
Born 16 September 1841, Plainfield NJ
Died 4 November 1910, New York NY
Pre-War Profession
War Service December 1861 Capt. in 7th New York Cavalry, August 1862 Col., served in the Suffolk area, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, did not have the confidence of his superiors, resigned June 1863, served as a volunteer to quell the New York draft riots.
Post War Career Businessman.

Name DODGE, Grenville Mellen
Born 12 April 1831, Danvers MA
Died 3 January 1916, Council Bluffs IA
Pre-War Profession Railroad engineer, surveyor, militia officer.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 4th Iowa, commanded a brigade in the Army of Southwest Missouri, Pea Ridge (w), March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dist. of the Mississippi, June 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XVI Corps in Atlanta campaign (w), commanded Depts of Missouri and Kansas.
Post War Career Railroad engineer, US congressman, author.

Name DOOLITTLE, Charles Camp
Born 16 March 1832, Burlington VT
Died 20 February 1903, Toledo OH
Pre-War Profession Store clerk.
War Service June 1861 Lt. in 4th Michigan, Capt., Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, August 1862 Col. of 18th Michigan, served in Kentucky, provost guard duty in Nashville, opposed Hood at Decatur AL, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XXIII Corps, January 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 June 1865.
Post War Career Bank employee.

Name DOUBLEDAY, Abner
Born 26 June1819, Ballston Spa NY
Died 26 January 1893, Mendham NJ
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1842, Mexican war, Seminole wars.
War Service 1861 Capt. at Fort Sumter, Maj. in 17th US Infantry, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/III Corps at Second Bull Run, commanded 1st Divn/I Corps at Antietam, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Fredericksburg, commanded I Corps at Gettysburg after Reynolds fell, held no further active command.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, author.

Name DOW, Neal
Born 20 March1804, Portland ME
Died 2 October 1897, Portland ME
Pre-War Profession Businessman, prohibitionist, mayor.
War Service November 1861 Col. of 13th Maine, New Orleans, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded forts below New Orleans, commanded Dist of Florida, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/XIX Corps at Port Hudson (w,c), exchanged for Rooney Lee March 1864, resigned because of poor health November 1864.
Post War Career Prohibitionist.

Name DUFFIÉ, Alfred Napoleon Alexander "Nattie"
Born 1 May 1835, Paris, France
Died 8 November 1880, Cadiz, Spain
Pre-War Profession Officer in French army, Crimean war, travelled to US 1859, resigned French army commission 1861.
War Service August 1861 Capt. in 2nd New York Cavalry, Maj., July 1862 Col. of 1st Rhode Island Cavalry, Second Bull Run, Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville campaign, June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in West Virginia, relieved October 1864, captured near Bunker Hill VA, paroled February 1865, served in the Division of the Missouri.
Post War Career US consul in Cadiz.

Name DUMONT, Ebenezer
Born 23 November 1814, Switzerland Cty IN
Died 16 April 1871, Indianapolis IN
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician, Mexican war.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 7th Indiana, Laurel Hill, Rich Mountain, Corrick's Ford, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Cheat Mountain, commanded 17 Bde in the Army of the Ohio, commanded 12th Divn in opposing Bragg's Kentucky invasion, resigned February 1863 to take his seat in Congress.
Post War Career US congressman.

Name DURYEÉ, Abram
Born 29 April 1815, New York NY
Died 27 September 1890, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Importer, militia colonel.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 5th New York, Big Bethel, August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, instruction duty, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/III Corps at Second Bull Run (w), commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/I Corps at South Mountain, Antietam (w), resigned January 1863 because he had been passed over.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Police commissioner, dockmaster.

Name DUVAL, Isaac Hardin
Born 1 September 1824, Wellsburg WV
Died 10 July 1902, Wellsburg WV
Pre-War Profession Trader, hunter and trapper, wagon train guide, merchant.
War Service June 1861 Maj. in 1st (West) Virginia, served in West Virginia, Col. of 9th West Virginia, served in West Virginia, Cloyd's Mountain, Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley campaign, September 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Politician, US congressman, internal revenue collector.

Name DWIGHT, William
Born 14 July 1831, Springfield MA
Died 21 April 1888, Boston MA
Pre-War Profession Entered West Point in 1849 but dismissed for academic reasons, manufacturer.
War Service June 1861 Lt. Col. of 70th New York, July 1861 Col., Williamsburg (w,c), exchanged, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/4th Divn/XIX Corps at Port Hudson, Red River campaign, commanded 1st Divn/XIX Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, arrested for defamatory statements but no action taken. Post War Career Railroad businessman.

Name DYER, Alexander Brydie
Born 10 January 1815, Richmond VA
Died 20 May 1874, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1837, Mexican war, ordnance service.
War Service August 1861 Capt. and superintendent of the Springfield Armory, September 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. in Regular Army and chief of ordnance.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in charge of the Springfield Armory.

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