James E. Slaughter
James Edwin Slaughter (June 1827 – January 1, 1901) was an American soldier who fought in the Mexican American War, and later resigned in order to fight in the Confederate States Army, where he rose to the rank of Brigadier General.
James E. Slaughter | |
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| Born | June 1827 Cedar Mountain, Virginia |
| Died | January 1, 1901 (aged 73–74) Mexico City |
| Place of burial | Mexico City National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1847–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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