Napoleon J. T. Dana
Napoléon J. T. Dana | |
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| Born | April 15, 1822 |
| Died | July 15, 1905 (aged 83) |
| Place of burial | Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Service years | 1842–1855 1861–1865 1894 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Other work | Agent, Miner, Railroad Superintendent, Author |
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Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana (April 15, 1822 – July 15, 1905) was a career U.S. Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican–American War and served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was wounded several times during his military career, often severely, and later in life was involved with railroads and veteran soldier affairs in the U.S.