Marcus M. Spiegel | |
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| Born | December 8, 1829 Abenheim, Germany |
| Died | May 4, 1864 (aged 34) Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | U.S. Army officer |
| Title | Colonel |
| Relatives | Joseph Spiegel (brother) Timothy Spiegel |
Marcus M. Spiegel (December 8, 1829 – May 4, 1864) was one of the highest ranking Jewish officers in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War.[1] He served in the 67th and 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. During the course of the war he became a staunch abolitionist. He served at the Siege of Vicksburg, and was mortally wounded during the Red River Campaign in May 1864.
- ^ McPherson, James M.; Lamb, Brian (May 22, 1994). "What They Fought For, 1861-1865". Booknotes. National Cable Satellite Corporation. Retrieved May 5, 2019.