Arno Voss

Arno Voss
Born(1821-04-16)April 16, 1821
Rahden, Prussia
DiedMarch 23, 1888(1888-03-23) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States (Union)
Service/branch U.S. Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861–1864
Rank Colonel
Unit12th Illinois Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican 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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