John Schofield Politician

John McAllister Schofield (September 29, 1831 – March 4, 1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War. He later served as U.S. Secretary of War and Commanding General of the United States Army.

Personal facts

John Schofield
Alias (AKA)Schofield John McAllister
Birth dateSeptember 29, 1831
Birth place
Gerry New York
Date of deathMarch 04, 1906
Place of death
St. Augustine Florida
Education
United States Military Academy

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Office holder

awards
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Franklin (1864)
Atlanta Campaign
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Battle of Nashville
Battle of Wyse Fork
Battle of Utoy Creek
military branch
Union Army
military command
United States Army
Army of the Ohio
XXIII Corps
Department of the Missouri
Army of the Frontier
military rank
Lieutenant general (United States)
party
Republican Party (United States)
president
service end1853
service start1853
successor

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External resources

  1. http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/21417