Rush Hawkins
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Rush Christopher Hawkins (September 14, 1831 – October 25, 1920) was a lawyer, Union colonel in the American Civil War, politician, book collector, and art patron. He was mustered out of the Union Army in 1863 but served in the New York Militia in 1865. In 1866, in consideration of his prior service, he was nominated and confirmed for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers to rank from March 13, 1865.
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Born | (1831-09-14)September 14, 1831 Pomfret, Vermont |
Died | October 25, 1920(1920-10-25) (aged 89) New York City, New York |
Place of burial | Brown University Providence, Rhode Island |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1847 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands held | 9th New York Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | politics |
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