Godfrey Weitzel Military person

Godfrey (Gottfried) Weitzel (November 1, 1835 – March 19, 1884) was a major general in the Union army during the American Civil War, as well as the acting Mayor of New Orleans during the Federal occupation of the city.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1835
Birth place	Germany , Kingdom of Bavaria , Pirmasens
Date of death	March 19, 1884
Place of death	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Resting place	Spring Grove Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Union Army
military command	XVIII Corps XXV Corps
service start	1855
service end	1884