Israel B. Richardson
Israel Bush Richardson (December 26, 1815 – November 3, 1862) was a United States Army officer during the Mexican–American War and American Civil War, where he was a major general in the Union Army. Nicknamed "Fighting Dick" for his prowess on the battlefield, he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Israel B. Richardson | |
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General Israel B. Richardson | |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Dick |
| Born | December 26, 1815 Fairfax, Vermont |
| Died | November 3, 1862 (aged 46) Sharpsburg, Maryland |
| Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1841 – 1855; 1861 – 1862 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Division, II Corps, Army of the Potomac |
| Battles/wars | Second Seminole War Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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