ID
0132
Nationality
American
Occupation
Soldier
Military officer
Author
Summary
Had inherited deafness, leaving him hard of hearing. Born in Sheffield, Massachusetts; graduated U.S. Military Academy, 1833; served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Mexican-American War (rank of Major) and in the Civil War (Major-General). Wrote many books on military engineering and military history.
References
Dictionary of American Biography, vol.1, p.626-627.
Dates
19 May 1815-14 May 1882