Benjamin Alvord Military person

Benjamin Alvord (August 18, 1813 – October 16, 1884) was an American soldier, mathematician, and botanist.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 18, 1813
Date of death	October 16, 1884

allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War American Indian Wars Battle of Resaca de la Palma Mexican–American War Battle of Palo Alto Second Seminole War
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military command	District of Oregon
service start	1833
service end	1880