Hermann Lieb

Hermann Lieb
Lieb during the Civil War
Clerk of Cook County
In office 1873–1877
Preceded by	Joseph Pollak
Succeeded by	E.F.C. Klokke
Personal details
Born	(1826-05-23)May 23, 1826 Ermatingen, Thurgau, Switzerland
Died	March 5, 1908(1908-03-05) (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Military service
Allegiance	United States Union
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1861-1866
Rank	Colonel Brevet Brigadier General
Commands	9th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent) 5th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh Siege of Corinth Battle of Milliken's Bend

Hermann Lieb (also known as Herman Lieb;^[1] May 23, 1826 – March 5, 1908) was a Swiss immigrant to the United States who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered as the commander of the Union forces at the Battle of Milliken's Bend in 1863.