Hermann Lieb
Hermann Lieb (also known as Herman Lieb; May 23, 1826 – March 5, 1908) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered as the commander of the Union forces at the Battle of Milliken's Bend in 1863.
Hermann Lieb | |
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Lieb during the Civil War | |
| Clerk of Cook County | |
| In office 1873–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Pollak |
| Succeeded by | E.F.C. Klokke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1826 Ermatingen, Thurgau, Switzerland |
| Died | March 5, 1908 (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1866 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 9th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent) 5th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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