Asa P. Blunt

Asa Peabody Blunt
As a Colonel in 1862
Born(1826-10-19)October 19, 1826
Danville, Vermont, US
DiedOctober 4, 1889(1889-10-04) (aged 62)
Manchester, New Hampshire, US
Place of burial
Pine Grove Cemetery,
Manchester, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1888
RankColonel
Brevet Brigadier general
Unit3rd Vermont Infantry
6th Vermont Infantry
12th Vermont Infantry
2nd Vermont Brigade
Battles / wars

Asa Peabody Blunt (October 19, 1826 – October 4, 1889) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He remained on active duty after the war. In recognition of his service during the Civil War, he was appointed to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers. Blunt was notable as commander of the 2nd Vermont Brigade and the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.