Charles Candy
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Charles Candy (August 7, 1832 – October 28, 1910) was a career soldier in the United States Army who served as an officer in the volunteer Union Army during the American Civil War. He commanded an Ohio regiment and, frequently, a brigade, during the war, and played a role in the defense of Culp's Hill during the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
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Born | (1832-08-07)August 7, 1832 Lexington, Kentucky |
Died | October 28, 1910(1910-10-28) (aged 78) Dayton, Ohio |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1850–1861 1861–1865 |
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Commands held | Candy's Brigade, XII Corps |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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