George Fisher McFarland | |
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Born | Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, US | April 28, 1834
Died | December 18, 1891 Tallapoosa, Georgia, US | (aged 57)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1863 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 151st Pennsylvania Infantry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
George Fisher McFarland (April 28, 1834 – December 18, 1891) was an American educator from Juniata County, Pennsylvania and an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was the lieutenant colonel of the 151st Pennsylvania Infantry and commanded the regiment in severe combat during first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.