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 (aged 74) St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
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| 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]
- ^ "John Mcallister Schofield | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ Schofield was Secretary of War 6/1/1868 to 3/13/1869. Grant took office on 3/4/1869; While it is technically correct that Schofield held the office under Grant for 10 days, it is misleading and confusing to suggest he served as Secretary of War for both presidents. Schofield had the position as a lame duck during the transition period between presidential administrations.