Nathan Kimball
American politician (1822–1898) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nathan Kimball (November 22, 1822 – January 21, 1898) was a physician, politician, postmaster, and military officer, serving as a general in the Union army during the American Civil War. He was the first statewide commander of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans organization in Indiana.
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Born | (1822-11-22)November 22, 1822 Fredericksburg, Indiana |
Died | January 21, 1898(1898-01-21) (aged 75) Ogden, Utah |
Place of burial | Aultorest Memorial Park, Ogden, Utah |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1847, 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 14th Indiana Infantry Regiment Gibraltar Brigade |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
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