Rash's Surname Index

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Notes for William Harvey BROWN

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Before the Antietam Campaign:
He entered service and was appointed Captain, 14th US Infantry, on 14 May 1861.

The remainder of the War:
He remained in Regular Army service and transferred to the 32nd US Infantry 21 September 1866, and the 21st Infantry on 19 April 1869. He was promoted to Major, 18th Infantry, 16 August 1871, and to Lieutenant Colonel, 1st US Infantry on 15 December 1880.

He was cited (brevet Major) for gallantry at the battle of Antietam, and (brevet Lt Col) for War Service.

References, Sources, and other notes:
Sources: Heitman, Francis Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army 1789-1903, Washington, US Government Printing Office, 1903.

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