Rufus Dawes Politician

Rufus Dawes is also the name of the protagonist in the Australian novel For the Term of his Natural Life.Rufus R. Dawes (July 4, 1838 – August 2, 1899) was a military officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He used the middle initial "R" but had no middle name. He was noted for his service in the famed Iron Brigade, particularly during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a post-war businessman, Congressman, and author, and the father of four nationally known sons, one of whom, Charles G. Dawes, served as Vice President of the United States, and of two daughters. He was himself a great-grandson of William Dawes.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 04, 1838
Birth place	Morgan County Ohio
Date of death	August 01, 1899
Place of death	Marietta Georgia , Marietta Ohio
Education	Marietta College

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military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Union Army
military rank	Brevet (military)
military unit	6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
party	Republican Party (United States)
region	Ohio's 15th congressional district
service end	1864
service start	1861