John Lawrence Grattan
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John Lawrence Grattan (June 1, 1830 – August 19, 1854) was a mid-19th century U.S. Army officer, whose poor judgement and inexperience led to the Grattan massacre, which was a major instigator for the First Sioux War.
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Born | (1830-06-01)June 1, 1830 Corinth, Vermont |
Died | August 19, 1854(1854-08-19) (aged 24) Near Fort Laramie, Wyoming |
Buried | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1853–1854 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 6th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Indian Wars |
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