Andrew Jackson Smith
Andrew Jackson Smith (April 28, 1815 – January 30, 1897) was a United States Army general during the American Civil War, rising to the command of a corps. He was most noted for his victory over Confederate General Stephen D. Lee at the Battle of Tupelo, Mississippi, on July 14, 1864.
Andrew Jackson Smith | |
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Smith during the Civil War | |
| Nickname(s) | Whiskey |
| Born | April 28, 1815 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 30, 1897 (aged 81) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Place of burial | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1838–1869 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | XVI Corps |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War
Indian Wars
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