William H. Christian
United States Army colonel (1825–1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Henry Christian (1825-1887) was an American Brevet Brigadier General who served the American Civil War who commanded the 26th New York Infantry Regiment that took part in the Battle of Antietam. He was known for being unnerved during the battle, and for the deterioration of his mental state after the war.
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William Henry Christian | |
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Born | (1825-04-09)April 9, 1825 Utica, New York, United States |
Died | May 8, 1887(1887-05-08) (aged 62) Utica, New York, United States |
Buried | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Utica, New York, United States |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1846 – 1862 |
Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands held | 26th New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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