Joseph A. Mower
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Joseph Anthony Mower (August 22, 1827 – January 6, 1870) was a Union general during the American Civil War. He was a competent officer, and he was well respected by his troops and fellow officers. He was known among his troops as "Fighting Joe". Major General William Tecumseh Sherman said of Mower, "he's the boldest young officer we have".
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Joseph Anthony Mower | |
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Born | (1827-08-22)August 22, 1827 Woodstock, Vermont, US |
Died | January 6, 1870(1870-01-06) (aged 42) New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848 1855–1870 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 1st U.S. Infantry |
Commands held | 11th Missouri Infantry XX Corps 39th U.S. Infantry 25th U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | carpenter |
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