Civil War Union Army Brevet Major General. He served during the Civil War first as the Major of the 4th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Colonel and commander of the 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted both Brigadier and Major General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". However, his Brigadier General brevet was confirmed by the United States Senate to rank from that day, but his Major General brevet was not confirmed until March 3, 1869.
Civil War Union Army Brevet Major General. He served during the Civil War first as the Major of the 4th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Colonel and commander of the 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted both Brigadier and Major General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services during the war". However, his Brigadier General brevet was confirmed by the United States Senate to rank from that day, but his Major General brevet was not confirmed until March 3, 1869.
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