William Stretch Abert

William Stretch Abert
Born(1836-02-01)February 1, 1836
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 1867(1867-08-25) (aged 31)
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Buried
Rock Creek Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1855–1867
Rank Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit4th U.S. Artillery
3rd U.S. Cavalry
6th U.S. Cavalry
7th U.S. Cavalry
Commands3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Battles / wars
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William Stretch Abert (February 1, 1836 – August 25, 1867) was an American officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.