Terry, Alfred Howe USA

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TERRY, Alfred Howe USA


Born November 10 1827, Hartford CT
Died December 16 1890, New Haven CT
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, court clerk.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 2nd Connecticut, First Bull Run, Ft Pulaski, Secessionville, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served around Charleston, commanded 1st Divn/X Corps against Battery Wagner, commanded X Corps in Petersburg campaign, Ft Fisher, January 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, January 1865 promoted Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. August 281 864, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded a department in the West, fought Indians.
 
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