John H. Winder
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John Henry Winder (February 21, 1800 – February 7, 1865) was a career United States Army officer who served with distinction during the Mexican–American War. He later served as a Confederate general officer during the American Civil War.
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John Henry Winder | |
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Born | (1800-02-21)February 21, 1800 Somerset County, Maryland |
Died | February 7, 1865(1865-02-07) (aged 64) Florence, South Carolina |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1820–23, 1827–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
Rank | Major (USA) Bvt. Lt. Colonel (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Unit | 4th U.S. Artillery U.S. Rifle Regiment 3rd U.S. Artillery 1st U.S. Artillery |
Commands held | Confederate Bureau of Prison Camps |
Battles/wars | |
Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Shepherd
(m. 1823; died 1826) |
Children | William A. Winder |
Relations | William H. Winder (father) |
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Winder was noted for commanding prisoner-of-war camps throughout the South during the war, and for charges of improperly supplying the prisoners in his charge.