Napoleon J. T. Dana

Napoléon J. T. Dana
Born(1822-04-15)April 15, 1822
DiedJuly 15, 1905(1905-07-15) (aged 83)
Place of burial
Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1842–1855
1861–1865
1894
Rank Major General
Commands3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps
Conflicts
Other workAgent, 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.