Asa P. Blunt
Asa Peabody Blunt | |
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As a Colonel in 1862 | |
| Born | October 19, 1826 |
| Died | October 4, 1889 (aged 62) |
| Place of burial | Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1861–1888 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier general |
| Unit | 3rd Vermont Infantry 6th Vermont Infantry 12th Vermont Infantry 2nd Vermont Brigade |
| Conflicts | |
Asa Peabody Blunt (October 19, 1826 – October 4, 1889) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He remained on active duty after the war. In recognition of his service during the Civil War, he was appointed to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers. Blunt was notable as commander of the 2nd Vermont Brigade and the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.