BENHAM, Henry Washington, USA

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BENHAM, Henry Washington
Born April 17 1813, Meridien (?) CT
Died June 1 1884, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1837 (1st in class), engineer duty, Mexican war.
War Service May 1861 chief engineer of Dept. of the Ohio, served in Western Virginia, Corrick's Ford, August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Secessionville, relieved of command, commanded engineer brigade of Army of the Potomac, engineering duty.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service in engineers, retired US Army 1882.
 
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