Thomas E. Rose
American general (1830–1907) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Ellwood Rose (1830-1907) was an American Brevet Brigadier General during the American Civil War. He commanded the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment who participated through the Chickamauga campaign and the Atlanta campaign. After being captured at the Battle of Chickamauga, he was detained at Libby Prison but Rose managed to be the ultimate mastermind behind the Libby Prison escape using simple and meager tools to dig a tunnel through the prison.
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Thomas Ellwood Rose | |
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Born | (1830-03-12)March 12, 1830 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 6, 1907(1907-11-06) (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861 – 1865 1866 – 1894 |
Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Commands held | 77th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment |
Known for | Being the mastermind behind the Libby Prison escape |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Lydia C. Trumbower |
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