Abram Duryée
Abram Duryée | |
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| Born | April 29, 1815 New York City, New York |
| Died | September 27, 1890 (aged 75) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands | 5th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | New York City Police Commissioner |
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Abram Duryée (/dʊərˈjeɪ/; April 29, 1815 – September 27, 1890) was a Union Army general during the American Civil War, the commander of one of the most famous Zouave regiments, the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry. After the war he was New York City Police Commissioner.