Joseph K. Mansfield
American general during the Civil War
Born
1803
222 years ago
Died
September 18th, 1862
162 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a Union general during the American Civil War. Participated in the First Battle of Bull Run and later took command of the 12th Corps. Commanded troops at the Battle of Antietam, where he was mortally wounded. His career in the military began in the United States Military Academy, from which he graduated and subsequently served in the Mexican-American War. Contributed to various engineering projects before the Civil War and was recognized for his leadership abilities.
Commanded troops at the Battle of Antietam
Led the 12th Corps during the Civil War
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