Francis J. Herron
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Francis Jay Herron (February 17, 1837 – January 8, 1902) was an American soldier who was a Union general during the American Civil War.
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Francis Jay Herron | |
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Born | (1837-02-17)February 17, 1837 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 8, 1902(1902-01-08) (aged 64) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Place of burial | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | 9th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Commands held | Army of the Frontier XIII Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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