Edwin Vose Sumner

American Civil War General

Edwin Vose Sumner - Military & Warriors born 1797
Born

1797
229 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Held command in the Department of the Pacific before leading troops in several key battles. Participated in the Battle of Bull Run and commanded the II Corps during the Battle of Antietam. Appointed a brigadier general in 1861, later promoted to major general. His leadership contributed to various military strategies and engagements in the war.

Commanded troops at the Battle of Antietam

Held command in the II Corps

Served in the Department of the Pacific

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