Napoleon Bonaparte Buford
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Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (January 13, 1807 – March 28, 1883) was an American soldier, Union general in the American Civil War, and railroad executive. He was the half-brother of the famous Gettysburg hero, John Buford, but never attained his sibling's military distinction.
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Napoleon Bonaparte Buford | |
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Born | (1807-01-13)January 13, 1807 Woodford County, Kentucky |
Died | March 28, 1883(1883-03-28) (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois |
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Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1827–1835, 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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