Frederick Steele
Frederick Steele (January 14, 1819 – January 12, 1868) was a career military officer in the United States Army, serving in the Mexican-American War, the Yuma War, and as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was most noted for retaking much of secessionist Arkansas for the Union cause, escaping the besieged port-city of Camden through successful deception tactics, and defeating Sterling Price and E. Kirby Smith at Jenkins Ferry.
Frederick Steele | |
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| Born | January 14, 1819 Delhi, New York, US |
| Died | January 12, 1868 (aged 48) San Mateo, California, US |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1843–1867 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment Army of Arkansas |
| Battles/wars | Yuma War Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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