Adin Ballou Underwood facts for kids
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Adin Ballou Underwood
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| Born | May 19, 1828 Milford, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 24, 1888 (aged 59) Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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Union Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Unit | 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 33rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Other work | Lawyer, Customs Surveyor |
Adin Ballou Underwood (born May 19, 1828 – died January 24, 1888) was an important general in the Union Army. He fought for the Union during the American Civil War.
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Who Was Adin Ballou Underwood?
Adin Ballou Underwood was born in Milford, Massachusetts. This was on May 19, 1828. He went to Brown University to study law. He also attended Harvard Law School. For a year, he even studied in Prussia.
Joining the Union Army
When the American Civil War started, Underwood was working as a lawyer in Boston. He quickly joined the Union Army. He became a Captain in the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
In 1862, he moved to a new unit. This was the 33rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He started there as a Major. By April 1863, he became the Colonel of this regiment. This meant he was in charge of the whole unit.
After the Gettysburg Campaign, his army group moved west. This group was called the XI Corps.
A General's Injury
On October 29, 1863, a big battle happened. It was called the Battle of Wauhatchie. During this fight, General Underwood was shot in the thigh. This injury was very serious. It left him unable to walk properly for the rest of his life.
Even with his injury, he was promoted. In November, he became a Brigadier General. This is a high rank in the army.
Life After the War
His wound took a long time to heal. When he returned to duty in 1865, he could not fight in battles. Instead, he worked on court-martial cases. These are military court trials.
In August 1865, he received another special promotion. He was given the honorary rank of Major General. Soon after, he left the U.S. Volunteers.
Underwood went back to Boston. He worked as a surveyor for the port. He also went back to practicing law. Adin Ballou Underwood passed away in Boston on January 24, 1888.
