Lewis A. Grant
American soldier (1828–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lewis Addison Grant (January 17, 1828 – March 20, 1918) was a teacher, lawyer, soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and later United States Assistant Secretary of War. He was among the leading officers from the state of Vermont, and received the Medal of Honor for "personal gallantry and intrepidity."
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Lewis Addison Grant | |
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Born | (1828-01-17)January 17, 1828 Winhall, Vermont |
Died | March 20, 1918(1918-03-20) (aged 90) Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Place of burial | Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866 |
Rank | Brigadier general Brevet Major General |
Unit | 1st Vermont Brigade |
Commands held | 5th Vermont Infantry 1st Vermont Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Assistant Secretary of War |
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