Henry K. Craig
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Henry Knox Craig (March 7, 1791 – December 7, 1869) was a career officer in the United States Army and served as colonel and the 4th Chief of Ordnance of the U.S. Army from July 10, 1851 to April 23, 1861. After being relieved of command of the Ordnance Department on that date, he served as an advisor in the department until his retirement in 1863. In recognition of his service, in 1866, he was nominated and confirmed for appointment as a brevet brigadier general in the Regular Army of the United States, to rank from March 13, 1865.
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Born | (1791-03-07)March 7, 1791 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 7, 1869(1869-12-07) (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812–1863 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 2nd U.S. Artillery Regiment 3rd U.S. Artillery Regiment |
Commands held | Chief of Ordnance of the U.S. Army |
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