Henry M. Cist Military person

Henry Martyn Cist (February 20, 1839 – December 16, 1902) was an American soldier, lawyer, and author who became a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is most noted for his classic and oft-referenced 1882 book The Army of the Cumberland. In addition, Cist led pioneering efforts to preserve and interpret the sites of the battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 20, 1839
Birth place	Cincinnati
Date of death	December 16, 1902
Place of death	Italy
Resting place	Ohio , United States , Spring Grove Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War Chattanooga Campaign Battle of Shiloh Battle of Chickamauga Battle of Stones River
military branch	Union Army
military command	none
service start	1861
service end	1866