James Clarence Rogers | |
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Born | Hudson Falls, New York, U.S. | October 29, 1838
Died | February 9, 1907 Sandy Hill, New York, U.S. | (aged 68)
Buried | Union Cemetery, Fort Edward, New York |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Unit | 43rd New York Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 123rd New York Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Alma mater | Union College |
James Clarence Rogers (1838-1907) was an American Brevet Brigadier General who commanded the 123rd New York Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War. He was known for being the commander of the 123rd New York during the Battle of Gettysburg. He would later become a lawyer and a member of the New York State Assembly, representing Washington County.