Charles Doolittle facts for kids
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Charles Camp Doolittle
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Charles Camp Doolittle
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| Born | March 16, 1832 Burlington, Vermont |
| Died | February 20, 1903 (aged 70) Toledo, Ohio |
| Place of burial |
Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Camp Doolittle (born March 16, 1832, died February 20, 1903) was an important person during the American Civil War. He started his career as a store clerk. Later, he became a general in the Union Army, fighting for the United States. After the war, he worked as a bank cashier.
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Charles Camp Doolittle: A Civil War General
Early Life and Beginnings
Charles Camp Doolittle was born in Burlington, Vermont. His father was Matthew Doolittle. Charles went to school in Montreal, Quebec. In 1847, he moved to New York City. He later settled in Hillsdale, Michigan, where he worked as a store clerk.
Joining the Union Army
When the Civil War began, Doolittle joined the Union Army. On June 20, 1861, he became a first lieutenant in the 4th Michigan Infantry. He was promoted to captain on August 20, 1861.
Fighting in Key Battles
His regiment fought in the Peninsula Campaign. During this campaign, he was hurt at the Battle of Gaines' Mill on June 28, 1862. After recovering, he was promoted to colonel on August 13, 1862. He then took command of the 18th Michigan Infantry.
Rising Through the Ranks
Colonel Doolittle and his regiment served in the Western Theater of the war. They had different missions in states like Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. His troops bravely defended Athens, Alabama, against Confederate cavalry. They also helped protect Decatur, Alabama, from attacks by John Bell Hood.
On April 22, 1865, President Andrew Johnson made Doolittle a brigadier general of volunteers. This promotion was effective from January 27, 1865. Earlier, President Abraham Lincoln had planned this promotion. However, Lincoln was assassinated before he could officially appoint Doolittle. Doolittle left the volunteer service on November 30, 1865.
Later, on February 24, 1866, President Johnson nominated Doolittle for another honor. He was appointed to the brevet rank of major general of volunteers. This rank was effective from March 13, 1865. The U.S. Senate confirmed this appointment on May 4, 1866. A "brevet" rank is an honorary promotion for good service.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Charles Camp Doolittle started a new career. He became a cashier at Merchant's National Bank in Toledo, Ohio. He passed away on February 20, 1903. Charles Camp Doolittle is buried in Toledo's Woodlawn Cemetery.
