Sullivan Ballou Military person
Sullivan Ballou (March 28, 1829 – July 29, 1861) was a lawyer and politician from Rhode Island, and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for the eloquent letter he wrote to his wife one week before he fought in the First Battle of Bull Run, where he was mortally wounded.
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| allegiance | United States of America |
|---|---|
| military operations | |
| military command | 2nd Rhode Island Infantry |
| service start | 1861 |
| service end | 1861 |