Arno Voss

Arno Voss
Born(1821-04-16)April 16, 1821
Rahden, Prussia
DiedMarch 23, 1888(1888-03-23) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Buried
Waldheim Cemetery
Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
Allegiance United States (Union)
Branch U.S. Army (Union Army)
Service years1861–1864
Rank Colonel
Unit12th Illinois Cavalry
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
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Arno Voss (April 16, 1821 – March 23, 1888) was a German American military commander, lawyer, and politician. After studying law in Ohio, Voss came to Chicago, Illinois to edit a newspaper. He later established a law practice there. In 1862, he was named colonel of the 12th Illinois Cavalry, leading the brigade until 1864. After the war, Voss re-opened his practice and served one term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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