Granville Owen Haller | |
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Born | York, Pennsylvania, US | January 31, 1819
Died | May 2, 1897 Seattle, Washington, US | (aged 78)
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1839–1863 1879–1882 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 23rd U.S. Infantry |
Battles / wars | Seminole Wars |
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Granville Owen Haller (January 31, 1819 – May 2, 1897) was a noted Indian fighter, United States Army officer, and wealthy post Civil War businessman who settled in northwest Washington state. During the American Civil War, he was charged with the defense of south-central Pennsylvania during the early days of Gettysburg Campaign prior to the arrival of the Army of the Potomac.