Bernard Gaines Farrar Jr
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Bernard Gaines Farrar Jr. (1831–1916) served in the American Civil War as an officer in the Union Army. Prior to his service, he was a businessman in St. Louis. Farrar Jr. began his military career on the staff of General Nathanial Lyon and then rose through the ranks until he was brevetted Brigadier-General. Following his time in the military he returned to St. Louis where he was involved in politics and known as a prominent leader in the St. Louis community.
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Bernard Gaines Farrar Jr. | |
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Born | August 5, 1831 St. Louis, Missouri |
Died | June 6, 1916 (Age 84) St. Louis, Missouri |
Buried | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier general |
Commands held | 30th Missouri Volunteer Infantry 1st Brigade, 1st Division, XV Corps 6th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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