John S. Poland
John S. Poland (October 14, 1836 – August 8, 1898) was a career officer in the United States Army. A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, he also served in the American Indian Wars and the Spanish–American War. Poland attained the rank of brigadier general and was most notable for his command of the 17th Infantry Regiment and 2nd Division, First Army Corps.
John S. Poland | |
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Carte de visite photo of Poland as a captain, circa 1870 | |
| Born | October 14, 1836 Princeton, Indiana, US |
| Died | August 8, 1898 (aged 61) Asheville, North Carolina, US |
| Buried | River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Rhode Island, US |
| Allegiance | Union United States |
| Service/ | Union Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 (Union) 1865-1898 (United States) |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 2nd Infantry Regiment 17th Infantry Regiment 2nd Provisional Brigade 2nd Independent Division 2nd Division, First Army Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars Spanish–American War |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Brown Babcock (m. 1864–1898, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relations | Edwin St. John Greble (son in law) |
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