HUNTER, David USA

Joined
Aug 31, 2006
Location
Orlando FL
HUNTER, David
Born
July 21 1802, District of Columbia
Died
February 2 1886, WashingtonDC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1822, frontier duty.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 3rd US Cavalry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Divn at First Manassas, August 1861 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the Western Dept following Fremont, commanded Dept of the South, Secessionville, commanded Dept of West Virginia, resigned his command August 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A.
March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A.March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, presided over the commission that tried the conspirators in
Lincoln's assassination, retired 1866.
 
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