Mark Wadsworth
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2006
- Location
- Orlando FL
HEINTZELMAN, Samuel Peter
Born September 30 1805, Manheim PA
Died May 1 1880, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1826, garrison duty, recruiting, quartermaster service, Mexican war.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 17th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn at First Bull Run (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded III Corps at Yorktown, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Manassas, commanded in Washington defences, court martial duty.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. May 31 1862, Maj. Gen. U.S.A.March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1869, businessman.
Born September 30 1805, Manheim PA
Died May 1 1880, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1826, garrison duty, recruiting, quartermaster service, Mexican war.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 17th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn at First Bull Run (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded III Corps at Yorktown, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Manassas, commanded in Washington defences, court martial duty.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. May 31 1862, Maj. Gen. U.S.A.March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1869, businessman.