Henry W. Wessells Jr.
Henry Walton Wessells Jr. (1846-1929) was an American brigadier general of the American Indian Wars, the Spanish–American War and the Philippine–American War. He was known for being the son of Brigadier General Henry W. Wessells, his participation in the Fort Robinson breakout and his command of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment during the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Henry Walton Wessells Jr. | |
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Wessells in 1901 | |
| Born | December 24, 1846 Sacketts Harbor, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1929 (aged 82) Location Unknown |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1865 – 1904 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 7th Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Northern Cheyenne Exodus
Spanish–American War
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| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Lane Meginnis |
| Children | 1 (Henry W. Wessells III) |
| Relations | Henry W. Wessells (father) |
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