William S. Tilton
Union Army officer in the American Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Stowell Tilton (February 1, 1828 ā March 23, 1889) was an American businessman and soldier who led a regiment, and occasionally a brigade, in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. He and his men were heavily engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg, where Tilton's performance created controversy.
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William S. Tilton | |
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Born | (1828-02-11)February 11, 1828 Newburyport, Massachusetts |
Died | March 23, 1889(1889-03-23) (aged 61) Newtonville, Massachusetts |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861ā1864 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands held | 22nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | Manufacturer and merchant |
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