Henry Brewerton | |
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![]() Henry Brewerton | |
Born | New York City, New York | September 25, 1801
Died | April 17, 1879 Wilmington, Delaware | (aged 77)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1819–1867 |
Rank | ![]() ![]() |
Commands | Superintendent, United States Military Academy |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Brewerton (September 25, 1801 – April 17, 1879) was a career engineering officer in the United States Army, serving as the superintendent of the United States Military Academy and then as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was nominated for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general in the Regular Army (United States) by President Andrew Johnson on December 11, 1866, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on February 23, 1867.
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