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Civil War Soldiers - Harrow

Harrow, William, brigadier-general, U.S. Army, was born in Kentucky about 1820, but moved later to Indiana and entered the national service as major of the 14th Ind. infantry, June 7, 1861. He was promoted lieutenant-colonel, Feb. 14, 1862, colonel, April 26, 1862, and brigadier-general of volunteers Nov. 29. While colonel of the 14th Ind. he participated in the battle of Antietam, where more than half of his regiment were killed or wounded. Gen. Harrow resigned his commission, April 20, 1865, and retired to private life. He died Sept. 27, 1872.

Source: The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal States 1861-1865, Volume 8 Biographical, 1908
 


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