John Schofield | |
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Commanding General of the U.S. Army | |
In office August 14, 1888 – September 29, 1895 | |
President | Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Philip Sheridan |
Succeeded by | Nelson A. Miles |
28th United States Secretary of War | |
In office June 1, 1868 – March 13, 1869 | |
President | Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant |
Preceded by | Edwin Stanton |
Succeeded by | John Aaron Rawlins |
Personal details | |
Born | John McAllister Schofield September 29, 1831 Gerry, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 4, 1906 St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. | (aged 74)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States • Union |
Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
Years of service | 1853–1860 1861–1895 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1876–1881) Army of the Frontier Department of the Missouri XXIII Corps Army of the Ohio |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
John McAllister Schofield (September 29, 1831 – March 4, 1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War.[1] He was appointed U.S. Secretary of War (1868–1869) under President Andrew Johnson and later served as Commanding General of the United States Army (1888–1895).[2]