David L. Stanton
American general (1840–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Leroy Stanton (1840-1919) was an American Brevet Brigadier General who participated in the American Civil War. Stanton served in and commanded the 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment in the final months of the war, being brevetted for his services at the Battle of Five Forks.
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David Leroy Stanton | |
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Born | (1840-02-02)February 2, 1840 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 1919(1919-12-26) (aged 79) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Buried | Loudon Park National Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Commands held | 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Ann Hodson
(m. 1865–1919) |
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