Henry W. Wessells

Henry W. Wessells
Henry W. Wessells
Born	February 20, 1809; Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	January 12, 1889 (aged 79); Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Buried	East Cemetery, Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance	United States (Union)
Branch	United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service	1833–1871
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	6th Infantry Regiment; 8th Kansas Infantry Regiment; Division of the Albemarle; 18th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Seminole Wars; Mexican–American War Mexico City campaign Battle of Contreras; Battle of Churubusco; ; Sioux Wars Battle of Ash Hollow; American Civil War Peninsula campaign Battle of Fair Oaks; ; Operations Against New Bern and Plymouth Battle of Plymouth; ;

Henry Walton Wessells (February 20, 1809 – January 12, 1889) was an American brigadier general, best known for his service during the American Civil War, including his surrender of Union fortifications during the Battle of Plymouth in 1864.

Henry W. Wessells

Born	(1809-02-20)February 20, 1809 Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	January 12, 1889(1889-01-12) (aged 79) Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Buried	East Cemetery, Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance	United States (Union)
Branch	United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service	1833–1871
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	6th Infantry Regiment 8th Kansas Infantry Regiment Division of the Albemarle 18th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Seminole Wars Mexican–American War Mexico City campaign Battle of Contreras Battle of Churubusco Sioux Wars Battle of Ash Hollow American Civil War Peninsula campaign Battle of Fair Oaks Operations Against New Bern and Plymouth Battle of Plymouth