William H. DeBevoise
William H. DeBevoise | |
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| Born | May 10, 1828 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 1862 (aged 34) Sharpsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 14th Regiment New York State Militia |
| Battles / wars | First Battle of Bull Run Battle of South Mountain Battle of Antietam † |
William H. DeBevoise (May 10, 1828 – September 17, 1862) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War, best known for leading the celebrated 14th Regiment New York State Militia (also known as the 84th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment or the 14th Brooklyn) and falling at the Battle of Antietam.