William H. DeBevoise

William H. DeBevoise
Born(1828-05-10)May 10, 1828
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1862(1862-09-17) (aged 34)
Sharpsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
BranchU.S. Army (Union Army)
Service years1861–1862
RankLieutenant Colonel
Commands14th Regiment New York State Militia
ConflictsFirst Battle of Bull Run
Battle of South Mountain
Battle of Antietam †

William H. DeBevoise (May 10, 1828 – September 17, 1862) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War, best known for leading the celebrated 14th Regiment New York State Militia (also known as the 84th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment or the 14th Brooklyn) and falling at the Battle of Antietam.

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