William McCleave
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William A. McCleave (c. 1825 – February 3, 1904) was an Irish-born American soldier and officer in the U.S. Army who served in the Indian Wars and the American Civil War.
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William A. McCleave | |
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Born | c. 1825 Ireland |
Died | February 3, 1904(1904-02-03) (aged 78–79) Berkeley, California |
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Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1850–1879 |
Rank | Major Bvt. Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 1st U.S. Dragoons U.S. Camel Corps 8th U.S. Cavalry |
Commands held | 1st California Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars American Civil War |
Other work | real estate agent |
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