Albion P. Howe
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| Albion Parris Howe | |
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| March 13, 1818 – January 25, 1897 | |
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| Place of birth | Standish, Maine |
| Years of service | 1841-1882 |
| Rank | Brevet Major General, USA |
| Unit | 4th Artillery West Point teacher |
| Commands | Artillery Depot, Washington, D.C. |
| Battles/wars | Mexican-American War Civil War Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of South Mountain Battle of Antietam Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Gettysburg |
Albion Parris Howe (March 13, 1818 – January 25, 1897) was a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
Howe was born in Standish, Maine, in 1818. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1841. After serving in the 4th Artillery for two years, he taught mathematics at the U.S. Military Academy for 3 years.
Howe served in the Mexican-American War. He was serving under Robert E. Lee during the suppression of John Brown at Harper's Ferry.
At the beginning of the American Civil War, Howe served under General George McClellan. He fought in the Battles of Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. He retired from the Army in 1882.
[edit] External links
- Bio from www.famousamericans.com
- Brig. Gen. Albion P. Howe's Official Report on the Battle of Gettysburg
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