John W. Stiles
American Colonel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Wesley Stiles (1811–1885) was an American colonel and inventor who commanded the 83rd New York Infantry Regiment throughout the early years of the American Civil War as well as commander of the 3rd Brigade of James B. Ricketts' Second Division of the III Corps as well as being a renowned inventor at the American Institute of the City of New York.
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John Wesley Stiles | |
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Born | (1811-01-31)January 31, 1811 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | September 15, 1885(1885-09-15) (aged 74) New York City, United States |
Buried | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861 – 1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 83rd New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Fisher Taylor
(m. 1836–1878) |
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