William Hays (general)
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William Hays (May 9, 1819 – February 7, 1875) was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a Union Army general during the American Civil War.
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William Hays | |
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Born | (1819-05-09)May 9, 1819 Richmond, Virginia |
Died | February 7, 1875(1875-02-07) (aged 55) Boston, Massachusetts |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1840–1875 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Horse Artillery Brigade II Corps |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War Seminole Wars American Civil War |
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