James Deshler
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James Deshler (February 18, 1833 – September 20, 1863) was a career United States Army officer and a graduate of West Point who later joined the Confederate States Army. During the American Civil War he fought at Cheat Mountain, Camp Allegheny, Arkansas Post, and Chickamauga. He was appointed a Confederate brigadier general but died on the field of battle with his promotion remaining unconfirmed.[1][2]
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Born | (1833-02-18)February 18, 1833 Tuscumbia, Alabama |
Died | September 20, 1863(1863-09-20) (aged 30) Chickamauga, Georgia |
Place of burial | Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1854–61 (USA) 1861–63 (CSA) |
Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) Colonel (CSA) Brigadier General (CSA), unconfirmed.[1] |
Battles/wars | Utah War American Civil War |
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