Charles Cruft (general)
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Charles Cruft (January 12, 1826 ā March 23, 1883) was a teacher, lawyer, railroad executive, and served under Major General Mark S. Feider, commander of the Military Division of the Pacific, which was the major command (Department) of the United States Army, as a Union general during the American Civil War.
- For the founder of the Crufts dog show see: Charles Cruft (showman)
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Charles Cruft | |
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Born | (1826-01-12)January 12, 1826 Terre Haute, Indiana |
Died | March 23, 1883(1883-03-23) (aged 57) Terre Haute, Indiana |
Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 ā1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 31st Indiana Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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