Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volumen2James Grant Wilson, John Fiske Gale Research Company, 1888 |
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... regiment in the south , becoming colonel of the 16th infantry in February , 1869 , and later of the 2d infantry . He continued in the ser- vice until February , 1873 , when , owing to disability resulting from wounds , he was retired ...
... regiment in the south , becoming colonel of the 16th infantry in February , 1869 , and later of the 2d infantry . He continued in the ser- vice until February , 1873 , when , owing to disability resulting from wounds , he was retired ...
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... regiment of three months ' men , with a detachment of which he took part in the battle of Philippi . The regiment was reorganized under his command at the expiration of its term of service , and served for three years . He was promoted ...
... regiment of three months ' men , with a detachment of which he took part in the battle of Philippi . The regiment was reorganized under his command at the expiration of its term of service , and served for three years . He was promoted ...
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... regiment of the Revolutionary forces in 1775 , was soon promoted to be major of the 5th , engaging in the battle of Brandywine , where his regiment suf- fered severely , and became colonel of the 7th , tak- ing part in the battles of ...
... regiment of the Revolutionary forces in 1775 , was soon promoted to be major of the 5th , engaging in the battle of Brandywine , where his regiment suf- fered severely , and became colonel of the 7th , tak- ing part in the battles of ...
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... regiment , and was commissioned as its colonel . Under his command the regiment distinguished itself in many important engagements , and won an enviable reputation for bravery , becoming known as the Fighting Fifth . " He was mortally ...
... regiment , and was commissioned as its colonel . Under his command the regiment distinguished itself in many important engagements , and won an enviable reputation for bravery , becoming known as the Fighting Fifth . " He was mortally ...
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... regiment now known as the Royal Grenadiers , be- came its first colonel , and retained the command until 1864 , when he was appointed aide - de - camp to the governor - general , ceasing to be such by his resignation on the departure of ...
... regiment now known as the Royal Grenadiers , be- came its first colonel , and retained the command until 1864 , when he was appointed aide - de - camp to the governor - general , ceasing to be such by his resignation on the departure of ...
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