Arno Voss | |
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Born | Rahden, Prussia | April 16, 1821
Died | March 23, 1888 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 66)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 12th Illinois Cavalry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
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Arno Voss[a] (April 16, 1821 – March 23, 1888) was a German American military commander, lawyer, and politician. After studying law in Ohio, Voss came to Chicago, Illinois to edit a newspaper. He later established a law practice there. In 1862, he was named colonel of the 12th Illinois Cavalry, leading the brigade until 1864. After the war, Voss re-opened his practice and served one term in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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