John Dunlap Stevenson
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John Dunlap Stevenson (June 8, 1821 – January 22, 1897) was an American attorney, politician, and soldier in the U.S. Army in two wars. He was a brigadier general of volunteers during the American Civil War. In 1866 he was nominated and confirmed for appointment as brevet major general of volunteers.
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John Dunlap Stevenson | |
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Born | (1821-06-08)June 8, 1821 Staunton, Virginia |
Died | January 22, 1897(1897-01-22) (aged 75) St. Louis, Missouri |
Buried | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1847, 1861–1870 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, XVII Corps 30th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | Law |
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