Wallace A. Downs
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Wallace Abel Downs (November 12, 1855 – February 12, 1908) was an American colonel who participated in the Spanish–American War. He commanded the 71st New York Infantry Regiment throughout the war as its colonel. He was also a Freemason, notably serving as the Master of Crescent Lodge No. 402 from 1883 to 1885.
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Born | (1855-11-12)November 12, 1855 Seneca, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 12, 1908(1908-02-12) (aged 52) Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, U.S. |
Buried | Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1871–1880 1886–1898 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 71st New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War
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Alma mater | Mt. Pleasant Military Academy |
Spouse(s) | Lillie Weatherby Downs |
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