Thomas Cass (colonel)
Thomas Cass | |
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Colonel Thomas Cass | |
| Born | c. 1821 Farmly, Queen's County, Ireland |
| Died | July 12, 1862 (aged 40–41) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | Union Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Colonel Thomas Cass (c. 1821 – July 12, 1862) founded and was commander of the 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army, which saw extensive service in the American Civil War. Cass was wounded at the Battle of Malvern Hill and died shortly after from his wounds in Boston, Massachusetts. A memorial statue to him stands in the Boston Public Garden.