Lewis Merrill
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Lewis Merrill (1834–1896) was a career officer in the United States Army noted for his work in resisting the early Ku Klux Klan organization in several Southern states. During the American Civil War, he combated guerrillas in Missouri.
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Lewis Merrill | |
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Born | (1834-10-28)October 28, 1834 New Berlin, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 27, 1896(1896-02-27) (aged 61) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1855–1886 |
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Unit | 1st U.S. Dragoons 2nd U.S. Dragoons 7th U.S. Cavalry |
Commands held | 2nd Missouri Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
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