Hiram Berdan Military person

Hiram Berdan (September 6, 1824–March 31, 1893) was an American engineer, inventor and military officer, world-renowned marksman, and guiding force behind and commanding colonel of the famed United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War. He was the inventor of the Berdan rifle, the Berdan centerfire primer and numerous other weapons and accessories.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 06, 1824
Birth place	Ontario County New York
Date of death	March 31, 1893
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Union Army
military command	1st United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment
service start	1861
service end	1864