Silas Colgrove
Silas Colgrove | |
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| Born | May 24, 1816 Woodhull, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 1907 (aged 90) Kerr City, Florida, U.S. |
| Buried | Cremated; ashes scattered over Lake Kerr |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 8th Indiana Infantry Regiment 27th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Rich Mountain Shenandoah Valley Campaign Battle of Front Royal First Battle of Winchester Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Antietam Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Gettysburg Atlanta Campaign Battle of Resaca Battle of Peachtree Creek |
Silas Colgrove (May 24, 1816 – January 13, 1907) was an American lawyer, judge, and Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He commanded the 27th Indiana Infantry Regiment through significant battles in both the Eastern and Western Theaters, earning a brevet promotion to brigadier general for his distinguished service.