Alvan Cullem Gillem
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Alvan Cullem Gillem (July 29, 1830 – December 2, 1875) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Although Southern-born, he remained loyal to the Federal government and fought in several battles in the Western Theater before commanding occupation troops in Mississippi and Arkansas during Reconstruction. He later played a prominent role in the Modoc War in 1873.
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Alvan Cullem Gillem | |
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Born | (1830-07-29)July 29, 1830 Gainesboro, Tennessee |
Died | December 2, 1875(1875-12-02) (aged 45) near Nashville, Tennessee |
Place of burial | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1851–1875 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 10th Tennessee Infantry Fourth Military District |
Battles/wars | Third Seminole War American Civil War Modoc War |
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