Alexander Leroy Hawkins
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Alexander Leroy Hawkins (September 6, 1843 – July 18, 1899) was an American Colonel of the Spanish–American War. Being a well-known and respected figure of Washington County, Pennsylvania, he commanded the 10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment until dying at sea a year after the war.
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Alexander Leroy Hawkins | |
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Born | (1843-09-06)September 6, 1843 Washington County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 18, 1899(1899-07-18) (aged 55) At sea, near Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army Pennsylvania National Guard |
Years of service | 1862–1866 1877–1899 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment 101st United States Colored Infantry Regiment 10th Pennsylvania National Guard Regiment |
Commands held | 10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Morewood massacre Homestead strike Spanish–American War
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Spouse(s) | Cynthia H. Greenfield[1] |
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