Henry Washington Benham
Henry Washington Benham (April 17, 1813 – July 1, 1884) was an American soldier and civil engineer who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Henry Washington Benham | |
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Henry W. Benham | |
| Born | April 17, 1813 Cheshire, Connecticut |
| Died | July 1, 1884 (aged 71) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1837–1882 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | Engineer Brigade / Army of the Potomac |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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