Benjamin Huger (general)
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For other people with the same name, see Benjamin Huger.
Benjamin Huger (November 22, 1805 – December 7, 1877) was a regular officer in the United States Army, who served with distinction as chief of ordnance in the Mexican–American War and in the American Civil War, as a Confederate general. He notably surrendered Roanoke Island and then the rest of the Norfolk, Virginia shipyards, attracting criticism for allowing valuable equipment to be captured. At Seven Pines, he was blamed by General James Longstreet for impeding the Confederate attack and was transferred to an administrative post after a lackluster performance in the Seven Days Battles.
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Born | (1805-11-22)November 22, 1805 Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | December 7, 1877(1877-12-07) (aged 72) Charleston, South Carolina |
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Allegiance | United States of America (USA) Confederate States of America (CSA) |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1825–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
Rank | Major (USA) Brevet Colonel (USA) Brigadier General (Virginia Militia) Major General (CSA) |
Unit | 3rd U.S. Artillery |
Commands held | Department of Norfolk Huger's Division |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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