William Babcock Hazen Military person

William Babcock Hazen (September 27, 1830 – January 16, 1887) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Chief Signal Officer of the U.S. Army. His most famous service was defending "Hell's Half Acre" at the Battle of Stones River in 1862.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 27, 1830
Birth place	West Hartford Vermont
Date of death	January 16, 1887
Place of death	Washington D.C.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War
military branch	Union Army
military command	XV Corps US Army Signal Corps
service start	1855
service end	1887