Julius A. De Lagnel
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Julius Adolphus De Lagnel (July 24, 1827 – June 3, 1912), was a Confederate States Army officer, who was appointed and confirmed as a brigadier general, during the American Civil War, but who declined the appointment. He was second in command to Brigadier General Josiah Gorgas[2] in the Confederate Ordnance Bureau and at times was an inspector of arsenals. Before the war, he served in the United States Army from March 8, 1847, until May 17, 1861. After the war, he was engaged in Pacific steamship service.
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Julius Adolphus De Lagnel | |
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Born | (1827-07-24)July 24, 1827 Newark, New Jersey |
Died | June 3, 1912(1912-06-03) (aged 84) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1847–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | First lieutenant, USA Lieutenant colonel, CSA Brigadier general, CSA[1] |
Unit | 2nd United States Artillery |
Commands held | Inspector of Arsenals |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | Pacific steamship service. |
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