- Joined
- Jul 31, 2012
- Location
- Princeton, NJ
Washington Roebling
I was born in Pennsylvania, the son of immigrants. After graduating from what is now Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Civil Engineering. I went to work for my father, also a Civil Engineer. At the start of the rebellion, I enlisted as a private and later became an aide of a prominent officer. I participated in several battles and had a key role in one of the best known. My manner was often seen as curt and direct: General Meade once asked me, “What's that redoubt doing there?” I answered, “Don't know; didn't put it there.” I left the service a brevetted Colonel and returned to work for my father, later finishing one of his best known projects and becoming president of the company.
Who am I?
credit: @WJC