John A. Poindexter
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John A. Poindexter (October 12, 1825 – April 14, 1869) was a colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He and Joseph C. Porter were the primary recruiting commanders in northern Missouri during 1862.
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Born | (1825-10-12)October 12, 1825 Montgomery County, Kentucky |
Died | April 14, 1869(1869-04-14) (aged 43) Randolph County, Missouri |
Place of burial | Antioch Cemetery, near Moberly, Missouri |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1862 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War *Siege of Lexington *Battle of Roan's Tan Yard *Battle of Pea Ridge *Battle of Compton's Ferry *Battle of Yellow Creek |
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