GRIERSON, Benjamin Henry USA GRIERSON, Benjamin Henry Born July 8 1826, Pittsburgh PA Died September 1 1911, Omena MI Pre-War Profession Music teacher, storekeeper. War Service October 1861 Maj. in 6th Illinois Cavalry, April 1862 Col., served in Tennessee and Mississippi, pursued Van Dorn after the Holly Springs raid, led an eponymous raid through Tennessee and Mississippi, June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a division and the cavalry in the Army of the Mississippi, Mobile, May 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 2 1867, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 2 1867. |