Herman Haupt
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For the Austrian astronomer, see Hermann Haupt.
Herman Haupt (March 26, 1817 – December 14, 1905) was an American civil engineer and railroad construction engineer and executive. As a Union Army General during the American Civil War, he revolutionized U.S. military transportation, particularly the use of railroads.[1]
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Born | (1817-03-26)March 26, 1817 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 14, 1905(1905-12-14) (aged 88) Jersey City, New Jersey |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1835; 1862–1863 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | U.S. Military Railroads |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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