George Sargent Merrill

George Sargent Merrill (March 10, 1837 February 17, 1900) was an American soldier who served in the Union Army and as the 10th Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1881-1882.

George Sargent Merrill
Born(1837-03-10)March 10, 1837
Methuen, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 17, 1900(1900-02-17) (aged 62)
Lawrence, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1863
Rank captain
UnitCompany B, 4th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry (nine-month militia)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  • Skirmish at Barre Landing, Louisiana
  • Siege of Port Hudson
Other worknewspaper editor, 10th Commander-in-Chief, Grand Army of the Republic
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