Arnold, Richard USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

Name ARNOLD, Richard
Born April 12 1828, Providence RI
Died November 8 1882, Governors Island NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1850, artillery duty, exploration, aide to Gen. Wool.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 5th US Artillery, First Bull Run, chief of artillery in Franklin's Divn. in Peninsula campaign, acting inspector general in VI Corps, Savage's Station, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, chief of artillery in Dept. of the Gulf, Port Hudson, Red River campaign, Fort Morgan, served on a retirement board.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. August 22 1865.
Post War Career Army service, staff duty.