Adolph Engelmann
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Adolph Engelmann [1](February 11, 1825 – October 5, 1890) was a farmer, lawyer, postmaster, Mexican–American War veteran, and Union Army colonel during the American Civil War. On May 18, 1866, the United States Senate confirmed his appointment as brevet brigadier general of volunteers.
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Born | (1825-02-11)February 11, 1825 Imsbach, Kingdom of Bavaria |
Died | October 5, 1890(1890-10-05) (aged 65) Shiloh, Illinois |
Buried | Shiloh, Illinois |
Allegiance | Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein United States of America |
Branch | Schleswig-Holstein Army United States Army |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 2nd Regiment of Illinois Volunteers |
Commands held | 43rd Illinois Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, Kimball's Division, XVI Corps 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, VII Corps |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War First Schleswig War American Civil War |
Other work | Farmer, lawyer, postmaster |
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