Israel B. Richardson
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Israel Bush Richardson (December 26, 1815 – November 3, 1862) was a United States Army officer during the Mexican–American War and American Civil War, where he was a major general in the Union Army. Nicknamed "Fighting Dick" for his prowess on the battlefield, he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland.
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Israel B. Richardson | |
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Nickname(s) | Fighting Dick |
Born | (1815-12-26)December 26, 1815 Fairfax, Vermont |
Died | November 3, 1862(1862-11-03) (aged 46) Sharpsburg, Maryland |
Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac, Michigan |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1841–1855; 1861–1862 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 1st Division, II Corps, Army of the Potomac |
Battles/wars | Second Seminole War Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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