Edwin Batdorf
American colonel (1854–1927) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edwin Batdorf (1853–1927) was an American colonel who commanded the 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment during the Spanish–American War. Despite the regiment never taking part in active combat, he was well known for his involvement in a political scandal involving the regiment.
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Edwin Batdorf | |
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Born | (1853-10-04)October 4, 1853 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 1927(1927-01-14) (aged 73) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Missouri National Guard |
Years of service | 1885–1903 |
Rank | Colonel (National Guard) Brigadier General (Volunteers) |
Commands held | 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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