Edward Ferrero Military person

Edward Ferrero (January 18, 1831 – December 11, 1899) was one of the leading dance instructors, choreographers, and ballroom operators in the United States. He also served as a Union Army general in the American Civil War, most remembered for his dishonourable conduct in the Battle of the Crater (July 1864), reported drinking with another general behind the lines, while both their units were virtually destroyed.

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Birth date	January 18, 1831
Birth place	Spain , Granada
Date of death	December 11, 1899
Place of death	New York City , New York
Resting place	Brooklyn , Green-Wood Cemetery , New York

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allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of South Mountain Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of the Crater Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of New Bern Battle of Antietam Siege of Petersburg Battle of Fort Sanders Battle of Roanoke Island Northern Virginia Campaign Knoxville Campaign
military branch	Union Army
service start	1861
service end	1865