Joshua W. Sill
Joshua Woodrow Sill (December 6, 1831 – December 31, 1862) was a career officer in the United States Army and brigadier general during the American Civil War. He was killed at the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee. Fort Sill, Oklahoma, was later named in his honor.
Joshua W. Sill | |
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Brig. Gen. Joshua Sill | |
| Born | December 6, 1831 Chillicothe, Ohio |
| Died | December 31, 1862 (aged 31) Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Place of burial | Chillicothe, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1853–1862 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 33rd Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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