Martin R. M. Wallace
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Martin Reuben Merritt Wallace (September 29, 1829 – March 6, 1902) was a Union Army officer from October 12, 1861, to November 3, 1864, during the American Civil War.[1] He was colonel of the 4th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry when he was mustered out of the volunteers on November 3, 1864. In recognition of his service, in May 1866, he was nominated for appointment and confirmed to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865.[2]
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Born | (1829-09-29)September 29, 1829 Urbana, Ohio |
Died | March 6, 1902(1902-03-06) (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Colonel brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 4th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Emma Gilson Wallace |
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