Edward Butler (soldier)

For the British soldier, see Edward Gerard Butler.
Edward Butler
Portrait by Edward Greene Malbone
Born(1762-03-20)March 20, 1762
Pennsylvania
DiedMay 6, 1803(1803-05-06) (aged 41)
Springfield, Tennessee
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Service years1778–1783
1791–1803
Rank Captain
CommandsAdjutant General
Inspector General
Conflicts
RelationsRichard Butler (brother)
Edward G. W. Butler (son)

Edward Butler (March 20, 1762 – May 6, 1803) was an American military officer who served as acting Adjutant General and acting Inspector General of the U.S. Army from 1793 to 1794 and from 1796 to 1797.

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