Daniel D. Bidwell Military person

Daniel Davidson Bidwell (August 12, 1819 – October 19, 1864) was a civic leader in Buffalo, New York, before the outbreak of the American Civil War. He enlisted early in the war and then was appointed colonel of a regiment of infantry. He was promoted to general in command of a brigade in early 1864, leading it until he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek.

Personal facts

Daniel D. Bidwell
Birth dateAugust 12, 1819
Birth place
Buffalo New York
Date of deathOctober 19, 1864
Place of death
Virginia , Battle of Cedar Creek
Resting place
Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo)

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allegianceUnion
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Cold Harbor
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Fort Stevens
military branch
Union Army
service start1861
service end1864

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