Mark Wadsworth
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2006
- Location
- Orlando FL
BIRGE, Henry Warner
Born August 25 1825, Hartford CT
Died June 1 1888, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Merchant.
War Service May 1861 Maj. in 4th Connecticut (later renamed 1st Heavy Artillery), February 1862 recruited 13th Connecticut - Col., New Orleans, commanded 3rd Bde/4th Divn/XIX Corps, Port Hudson, September 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XIX Corps in Red River campaign, commanded 1st Bde/Groves' Divn in Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. February 25 1865.
Born August 25 1825, Hartford CT
Died June 1 1888, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Merchant.
War Service May 1861 Maj. in 4th Connecticut (later renamed 1st Heavy Artillery), February 1862 recruited 13th Connecticut - Col., New Orleans, commanded 3rd Bde/4th Divn/XIX Corps, Port Hudson, September 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XIX Corps in Red River campaign, commanded 1st Bde/Groves' Divn in Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. February 25 1865.
Bringing the