August Willich Military person

August Willich (November 19, 1810 – January 22, 1878), born Johann August Ernst von Willich, was a military officer in the Prussian Army and a leading early proponent of communism in Germany. In 1847 he discarded his title of nobility. He later immigrated to the United States and became a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 19, 1810
Birth place	Province of East Prussia , Braniewo
Date of death	January 22, 1878
Place of death	St. Marys Ohio

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allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Peachtree Creek Battle of Resaca Battle of Rowlett's Station Battle of Shiloh Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Stones River Battle of Missionary Ridge Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Liberty Gap
military branch	Union Army Prussian Army
military unit	9th Ohio Infantry