John McCausland
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For the Irish politician, see John McCausland (politician).
John McCausland, Jr. (September 13, 1836 ā January 22, 1927) was a brigadier general in the Confederate army, famous for the ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland, and the razing of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War.
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John McCausland, Jr. | |
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Born | (1836-09-13)September 13, 1836 St Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | January 22, 1927(1927-01-22) (aged 90) Point Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S. |
Buried | Henderson, West Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861ā1865 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands held | 36th Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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