Hector Tyndale

Hector Tyndale
Born(1821-03-24)March 24, 1821
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1880(1880-03-19) (aged 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Buried
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1864
Rank Brigadier General
Brevet Major General
UnitXII Corps
Commands28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars
Other workGlass and Ceramics Importer

Hector Tyndale (a.k.a. George Hector Tyndale)[1] was an American military officer who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He fought at the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Antietam. He was wounded twice during the Battle of Antietam and thought dead from a head wound. After his recovery, he returned to active duty and fought in the Battle of Wauhatchie and the Battle of Missionary Ridge. He was brevetted to Brigadier General for his actions at Antietam and to Major General at the end of the war for gallantry and meritorious service. He was a successful businessman who owned and operated a glass and china importation firm in Philadelphia.