John Schofield

John Schofield
Commanding General of the U.S. Army
In office August 14, 1888 – September 29, 1895
President	Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Philip Sheridan
Succeeded by	Nelson A. Miles
28th United States Secretary of War
In office June 1, 1868 – March 13, 1869
President	Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Edwin Stanton
Succeeded by	John Aaron Rawlins
Personal details
Born	John McAllister Schofield (1831-09-29)September 29, 1831 Gerry, New York, U.S.
Died	March 4, 1906(1906-03-04) (aged 74) St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Education	United States Military Academy (BS)
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States  • Union
Branch/service	United States Army  • Union Army
Years of service	1853–1860 1861–1895
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1876–1881) Army of the Frontier Department of the Missouri XXIII Corps Army of the Ohio
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Wilson's Creek Atlanta Campaign Battle of Utoy Creek Franklin–Nashville campaign Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville Campaign of the Carolinas Battle of Wyse Fork
Awards	Medal of Honor

John McAllister Schofield (September 29, 1831 – March 4, 1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War.^[1] He was appointed U.S. Secretary of War (1868–1869) under President Andrew Johnson and later served as Commanding General of the United States Army (1888–1895).^[2]