John Garland (general)

John Garland (November 15, 1793  June 5, 1861) was an American general in the Regular Army who had a long and distinguished career spanning fifty years of service during the War of 1812, Seminole Wars, Mexican–American War, Utah War and very briefly into the American Civil War.

John Garland
BornNovember 15, 1793 (1793-11-15)
Virginia
DiedJune 5, 1861 (1861-06-06) (aged 67)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1813–1861
Rank Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Commands held8th U.S. Infantry
Battles/wars
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