Andrew Jackson Smith
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Andrew Jackson Smith (April 28, 1815 – January 30, 1897) was a United States Army general during the American Civil War, rising to the command of a corps. He was most noted for his victory over Confederate General Stephen D. Lee at the Battle of Tupelo, Mississippi, on July 14, 1864.
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Andrew Jackson Smith | |
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Nickname(s) | Whiskey[1] |
Born | (1815-04-28)April 28, 1815 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
Died | January 30, 1897(1897-01-30) (aged 81) St. Louis, Missouri |
Place of burial | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1838–1869 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | XVI Corps |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
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