Frederick Steele Military person

For the English footballer of the same name, see Freddie Steele (footballer).Frederick Steele (January 14, 1819 – January 12, 1868) was a career military officer in the United States Army, serving as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was most noted for his successful campaign to retake much of secessionist Arkansas for the Union cause.

Personal facts

Frederick Steele
Birth dateJanuary 14, 1819
Birth place
Delhi New York
Date of deathJanuary 19, 1868
Place of death
San Mateo California

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military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Arkansas Post
Vicksburg Campaign
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Camden Expedition
Mexican–American War
Battle of Fort Blakely
Battle of Chickasaw Bayou
Yuma War
military command
Army of Arkansas
8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment
service start1843
service end1867

Frederick Steele on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.nps.gov/archive/vick/us_cmnd/steele.htm