George Cadwalader
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George Cadwalader (May 16, 1806 – February 3, 1879) was a general in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War and American Civil War.
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George Cadwalader | |
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Born | (1806-05-16)May 16, 1806 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 3, 1879(1879-02-03) (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Place of burial | Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848, 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division Military Commander of Maryland 1st Div, Army of the Shenandoah |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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