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Robert Huston Milroy ~ "GRAY EAGLE"

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Born: 06/11/1816 in Salem, IN
Died: 03/29/1890 in Olympia, WA
Mexican War ~served as commander of Co.C, 1st IN Vol.Infantry. At the outbreak of the Civil War Milroy organized the 9th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was appointed the colonel in charge. Milroy was promoted to brigadier general in Sept. 1861 and major general in Nov. 1862. During the Gettysburg campaign, Milroy was named commander of the Union garrison at Winchester, Va. Confederate troops under Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell entered the area and captured the fort in a battle on June 13–14, 1863. Milroy escaped with some of his troops, but he lost more than 3,000 prisoners and 23 pieces of artillery, and casualties were heavy. Milroy was relieved of his command and arrested. He was exonerated some months later by a court of inquiry, but he was never given another field command.*  * ref. infoplease.com

Price: $450.00

Product Code: IMG198