Elliott Warren Rice facts for kids
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Elliott Warren Rice
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| Born | November 16, 1835 Allegheny, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 22, 1887 (aged 51) Sioux City, Iowa |
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Floyd Cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa
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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 |
| Unit | XVI Corps XV Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War *Second Battle of Corinth *Battle of Belmont *Fort Henry *Fort Donelson *Battle of Shiloh *Atlanta Campaign *Carolinas Campaign |
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Elliott Warren Rice (born November 16, 1835 – died June 22, 1887) was an important general in the Union Army. This was the army of the northern states during the American Civil War. He led a group of soldiers called an infantry brigade. This was during the very important Atlanta Campaign in the summer of 1864.
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Elliott Rice's Early Life
Elliott Rice was born in Allegany, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Belmont, Ohio, when he was a baby. He went to school in Wheeling, West Virginia (which was then part of Virginia). He also studied at Franklin College in Athens, Ohio.
In 1855, he moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa. There, he studied law with his brother, Samuel Allen Rice. He finished law school at the University of Albany in 1858. He worked as a lawyer in Oskaloosa with his brother. They worked together until the Civil War began.
Elliott Rice's Role in the Civil War
Elliott Rice joined the army on July 24, 1861. He became a corporal in the 7th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Soon after, on August 30, 1861, he was promoted to major.
Key Battles and Promotions
Rice fought in the Battle of Belmont in November 1861. He took command of his regiment when his leaders were hurt. He was wounded seven times during the war, with his first injury at Belmont. He also took part in the battles to capture Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He fought in the Battle of Shiloh. After Shiloh, he was promoted to colonel.
In October 1862, he fought in the Second Battle of Corinth. He then commanded areas like Bethel and La Grange, Tennessee. He led the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, of the XVI Corps. His job was to protect the important Memphis & Charleston Railroad.
Leading During Major Campaigns
As a brigade commander, Rice played a big part in the Atlanta Campaign in 1864. He fought in battles at Resaca, New Hope Church, and Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia. On June 22, 1864, he was officially made a brigadier general. He then led the 2nd Division.
He helped in the Siege of Atlanta. Later, he moved to the XV Corps. He served with them through Sherman's March to the Sea and the Carolinas Campaign. Rice left the volunteer army on August 24, 1865.
Post-War Recognition
On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson honored Rice. He nominated him to be a brevet major general. This was a special honor for his war service, starting from March 13, 1865. The United States Senate approved this honor on March 12, 1866.
Life After the War
After the war, Elliott Rice worked as a lawyer in Washington D.C.. Later, he moved back to Iowa. He lived at his sister's home in Sioux City. He stayed there until he passed away. He is buried at Floyd Cemetery in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.
