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Hiram Berdan
American engineer, inventor, and military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hiram Berdan (September 6, 1824 – March 31, 1893) was an American engineer, inventor, military officer, marksman, and guiding force behind and commanding colonel of the United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War. He was the inventor of the Berdan rifle, the Berdan centerfire primer and other weapons and accessories.
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Born | (1824-09-06)September 6, 1824 Phelps, New York, US |
Died | March 31, 1893(1893-03-31) (aged 68) |
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Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
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Commands held | 1st United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | Mechanical engineer, inventor |
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