Richard H. Anderson (general)
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Richard Heron Anderson (October 7, 1821 – June 26, 1879) was a career U.S. Army officer, fighting with distinction in the Mexican–American War. He also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, fighting in the Eastern Theater of the conflict and most notably during the 1864 Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Anderson was also noted for his humility.[1]
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Richard Heron Anderson | |
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Nickname(s) | Fightin Dick |
Born | (1821-10-07)October 7, 1821 Sumter County, South Carolina |
Died | June 26, 1879(1879-06-26) (aged 57) Beaufort, South Carolina |
Place of burial | St. Helena's Episcopal Church, Beaufort, South Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1842–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
Rank | Captain (USA) Lieutenant General (CSA) |
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