John Sedgwick was a military officer and Union Army general during the American Civil War.
He was wounded three times at the Battle of Antietam while leading his division in an unsuccessful assault against Confederate forces, causing him to miss... Wikipedia
Born: September 13, 1813, Cornwall, CT
Died: May 9, 1864 (age 50 years), Spotsylvania County, VA
Battles/wars: Seminole Wars; Mexican–American War; Utah War; Indian Wars; American Civil War †
Commands held: VI Corps
Nickname(s): "Uncle John"
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