Henry Baxter Military person

Henry Baxter (September 8, 1821 – December 30, 1873) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. At the Battle of Gettysburg, his brigade resisted a Confederate assault from parts of Maj. Gen. Robert E. Rodes's division, slaughtering hundreds in a surprise attack on Colonel Alfred Iverson's brigade, and held the north flank of the Union position for much of the day before retiring due to lack of ammunition. He was wounded four times during the war. He later served as President Grant's Minister to Honduras.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 08, 1821
Birth place	Sidney (village) New York
Date of death	December 30, 1873
Place of death	Jonesville Michigan

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allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Seven Days Battles Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Antietam Siege of Petersburg Battle of Five Forks Battle of Appomattox Court House Battle of Mine Run Bristoe Campaign
military branch	Union Army
service start	1861
service end	1865

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