John P. Sanderson Military person

John Phillip Sanderson (February 13, 1818 – October 14, 1864) was a soldier, influential politician, lawyer, author, newspaper editor, and member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He is probably most well known for his exposé of the secret political organization known as the Knights of the Golden Circle, which led to its demise.

Personal facts

John P. Sanderson
Birth dateFebruary 13, 1818
Birth place
East Hanover Township Lebanon County Pennsylvania
Date of deathOctober 14, 1864
Place of death
St. Louis

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Military person

allegiance
United States of America
Union
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Chickamauga
military branch
Union Army
military command13th U.S. Infantry
military unit
15th Infantry Regiment (United States)
relation
service start1861
service end1864

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