William W. Mackall
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William Whann Mackall (January 18, 1817 – August 12, 1891) was a Seminole Wars veteran, Mexican–American War veteran and Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War. He was a United States Army officer for 24 years before he resigned his commission in order to join the Confederate Army. After the Civil War, he was a farmer in Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Born | (1817-01-18)January 18, 1817 Cecil County, Maryland |
Died | August 12, 1891(1891-08-12) (aged 74) Langley, Virginia |
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Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1837–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Brevet Major (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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