Christopher C. Augur

Christopher C. Augur
Christopher C. Augur
Born(1821-07-10)July 10, 1821
Kendall, New York, US
DiedJanuary 16, 1898(1898-01-16) (aged 76)
Georgetown, Washington, D.C., US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1843–1885
RankMajor General
Unit4th U.S. Infantry
13th U.S. Infantry
Commands heldEastern Iron Brigade
2nd Division, II Corps
XXII Corps
Department of Washington
Department of the Missouri
12th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsYakima War
Rogue River Wars
Mexican–American War
American Civil War

Christopher Columbus Augur (July 10, 1821 – January 16, 1898) was an American military officer, most noted for his role in the American Civil War. Although less well known than many other army contemporaries, he was considered an able battlefield commander.