Henry Washington Benham
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Henry Washington Benham (April 17, 1813 – July 1, 1884) was an American soldier and civil engineer who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Henry Washington Benham | |
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Born | (1813-04-17)April 17, 1813 Cheshire, Connecticut |
Died | July 1, 1884(1884-07-01) (aged 71) New York City, New York |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1837–1882 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands | Engineer Brigade / Army of the Potomac |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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