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John R. Brooke
Union Army general and governor of Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Rutter Brooke (July 21, 1838 – September 5, 1926) was one of the last surviving generals of the American Civil War when he died aged 88.
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Born | (1838-07-21)July 21, 1838 Pottstown, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | September 5, 1926(1926-09-05) (aged 88) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
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Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1902 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
Awards | Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Military Order of Foreign Wars Society of Colonial Wars |
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