John Joseph Abercrombie
John Joseph Abercrombie (March 4, 1798 – January 3, 1877) was a career United States Army officer who served in numerous wars, finally reaching the rank of brigadier general during the American Civil War.
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John Joseph Abercrombie photo taken between 1861 and 1865 | |
| Born | March 4, 1798 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1877 (aged 78) Roslyn, New York, U.S. |
| Place of burial | The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1822–1869 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 1st U.S. Infantry |
| Commands held | 7th U.S. Infantry 6th Brigade, 2nd Division, Department of Pennsylvania 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, IV Corps |
| Battles/wars | Black Hawk War Seminole Wars Mexican–American War American Civil War
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