William Hoffman (United States Army)
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William Hoffman (1807–1884) was a 19th-century officer in the United States Army. The West Point graduate was involved in the Black Hawk War, Seminole Wars, Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. During the Civil War he served as the Commissary-General of Prisoners and set policy for the treatment and release of prisoners.[1]
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Born | (1807-12-02)December 2, 1807 New York City, US |
Died | August 12, 1884(1884-08-12) (aged 76) Rock Island, Illinois, US |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1829–1870 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Major General |
Unit | 6th U.S. Infantry 5th U.S. Infantry 8th U.S. Infantry |
Commands held | Commissary-General of Prisoners 3rd U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | Black Hawk War Seminole Wars Mexican–American War Mohave War American Civil War |
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