William Wallace Burns Military person

William Wallace Burns (September 3, 1825 – April 19, 1892) was a career American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, reaching the rank of brigadier general in the volunteer army. He was among the commanders of the famed Philadelphia Brigade.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 03, 1825
Birth place	Coshocton Ohio
Date of death	April 19, 1892
Place of death	Beaufort South Carolina
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Mexican–American War
military branch	Union Army
military command	Philadelphia Brigade
service start	1847