John A. Koltes
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John Albert Koltes (1827 - August 30, 1862) was an American colonel of German origin who commanded the 73rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War before being killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run.
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John Albert Koltes | |
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Born | 1827 Trier, Westphalia, Prussia |
Died | August 30, 1862(1862-08-30) (aged 34–35) Manassas, Virginia, United States |
Buried | Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States |
Allegiance | German Empire United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1846 – 1862 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 73rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment 41st New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War German revolutions of 1848–1849 American Civil War |
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