William Stretch Abert

William Stretch Abert
Born(1836-02-01)February 1, 1836
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 1867(1867-08-25) (aged 31)
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Rock Creek Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1855–1867
Rank Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit4th U.S. Artillery
3rd U.S. Cavalry
6th U.S. Cavalry
7th U.S. Cavalry
Commands3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Battles / wars
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William Stretch Abert (February 1, 1836 – August 25, 1867) was an American officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.