Jacob Zeilin
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Jacob Zeilin (July 16, 1806 – November 18, 1880) was the United States Marine Corps' first non-brevet flag officer. He served as the seventh commandant of the United States Marine Corps, from 1864 to 1876.[1]
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Born | (1806-07-16)July 16, 1806 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 1880(1880-11-18) (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1831–1876 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War
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