Edward Hatch facts for kids
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Edward Hatch
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Edward Hatch
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| Born | December 22, 1832 Bangor, Maine |
| Died | April 11, 1889 (aged 56) Fort Robinson, Nebraska |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1889 |
| Rank |  Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 2nd Iowa Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry Department of Arizona |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
Edward Hatch (born December 22, 1832 – died April 11, 1889) was an American soldier. He was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he led the 9th U.S. Cavalry. This was a special group of soldiers called Buffalo Soldiers. They were African-American troops led by white officers.
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Early Life and Military Start
Edward Hatch was born in Bangor, Maine. His parents were Nathaniel and Elizabeth Scott Hatch. He went to the Norwich Military Academy in Vermont. This school helped him learn about military life.
Before the war, Edward Hatch lived in Muscatine, Iowa. He worked in the lumber business there.
Joining the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Edward Hatch joined the Union Army. He started as a private, which is the lowest rank. He helped create the 2nd Iowa Cavalry regiment.
In August 1861, he became a major in this regiment. Just a few weeks later, he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel. By June 1862, he became the regiment's colonel.
Service During the Civil War
Edward Hatch served under General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant later became a U.S. President. Hatch commanded a large group of cavalry soldiers. Cavalry are soldiers who fight on horseback.
In the spring of 1864, he was promoted to brigadier general. This was because he showed great bravery in battles. Later in 1864, he was promoted again. He became a brevet major general. A "brevet" rank is an honorary promotion for good service.
After the War and Later Life
After the Civil War ended, Edward Hatch joined the Regular Army. In 1866, he became a colonel. He took command of the 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment. This regiment was famous for its Buffalo Soldiers. These were African-American soldiers who served bravely.
In 1876, he became the commander of the District of New Mexico. This area included the New Mexico Territory. He worked to keep peace in the region. In 1880, he helped make a peace agreement with the Ute Indians. He was known for his role in the Indian Wars.
Edward Hatch passed away on April 11, 1889. He died in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. He is buried in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
