Edward Hatch
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For the American lawyer and judge from New York, see Edward W. Hatch.
Edward Hatch (December 22, 1832 – April 11, 1889) was a career American soldier who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he became the first commander of the 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, a buffalo soldier regiment with African-American troops commanded by White officers.
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Edward Hatch | |
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Born | (1832-12-22)December 22, 1832 Bangor, Maine, US |
Died | April 11, 1889(1889-04-11) (aged 56) Fort Robinson, Nebraska, US |
Place of burial | Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Kansas, US |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1889 |
Rank | Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 2nd Iowa Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry Department of Arizona |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
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