George Francis McGinnis
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"George F. McGinnis" redirects here. For the American basketball player, see George McGinnis.
George Francis McGinnis (19 March 1826 – 29 May 1910) was a volunteer soldier during the Mexican–American War and a Union General during the American Civil War.
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George F. McGinnis | |
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Born | (1826-03-19)19 March 1826 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | 29 May 1910(1910-05-29) (aged 84) Indianapolis, Indiana |
Place of burial | Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848, 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier general, United States Volunteers |
Commands held | 11th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | hatter, postmaster of Indianapolis |
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