Peter D. Vroom | |
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Born | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | April 18, 1842
Died | March 19, 1926 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 83)
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Allegiance | Union (American Civil War) United States |
Branch | U.S. Army Cavalry Branch |
Years of service | 1862–1866 (Union) 1866–1903 (Army) |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army |
Commands | Troop L, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Fort Robinson Inspector General of the United States Army |
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Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Spouse(s) | Margaret Emily Wood (m. 1893–1901, her death) |
Relations | Peter Dumont Vroom (father) Garret D. Wall (grandfather) |
Peter D. Vroom (April 18, 1842 – March 19, 1926) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War, he served from 1862 to 1903, attained the rank of brigadier general, and was most notable for his service as Inspector General of the United States Army.