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Edward H. Ripley
American Civil War officer and Vermont businessman (1839–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Hastings Ripley (November 11, 1839 – September 14, 1915) was a Vermont businessman and Union Army officer in the American Civil War. He attained the rank of brevet brigadier general while commanding brigades in the XVIII and XXIV Corps, and led the first troops to enter Richmond after its surrender.
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Born | (1839-11-11)November 11, 1839 Rutland, Vermont, US |
Died | September 14, 1915(1915-09-14) (aged 75) Rutland, Vermont, US |
Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Vermont |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | Businessperson Banker Horse breeder |
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