Frederick Salomon facts for kids
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Frederick Charles Salomon
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Brig. Gen. Frederick Charles Salomon
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| Born | April 7, 1826 Ströbeck, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | March 8, 1897 (aged 70) Salt Lake City, Utah |
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Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Prussia United States of America |
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Prussian Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 (US) |
| Rank | Lieutenant (Prussia) Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Frederick Charles Salomon (born April 7, 1826, died March 8, 1897) was a German immigrant who became an important leader in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He reached the rank of brigadier general.
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Early Life and Career
Frederick Salomon was born in Ströbeck, a town near Halberstadt in Prussia (which is now part of Germany). He came from a Jewish family.
After finishing school, he became a government surveyor. This job involved measuring and mapping land. Later, he served as a lieutenant in the artillery, which is a part of the army that uses large guns. In 1848, he studied at the Berlin School of Architecture.
Soon after, Salomon moved to the United States. He settled in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he continued his work as a surveyor. For four years, he was the county's register of deeds, keeping official records of property. From 1857 to 1859, he was the chief engineer for the Manitowoc and Wisconsin Railroad.
Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in 1861, Frederick Salomon joined the Union Army. He started as a captain in the Missouri 5th Infantry. He was part of the forces led by General Franz Sigel and was present at the Battle of Wilson's Creek.
After three months, he was promoted to colonel of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He then joined an important mission called the "Indian Expedition" into Indian Territory (which is now Oklahoma).
Promotions and Key Battles
Salomon was appointed a brigadier general of volunteers on July 18, 1862. This promotion was confirmed by the United States Senate.
On September 30, 1862, he led an attempt to capture Newtonia, Missouri, during the First Battle of Newtonia, but it was not successful. He later commanded a division of Union troops at the Battle of Helena in Arkansas, where the Union forces were victorious.
Salomon left the army on August 24, 1865, after the war ended. On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated him for an honorary promotion to major general of volunteers. The United States Senate confirmed this on March 12, 1866. This type of promotion, called a "brevet," recognized his brave service.
Later Life and Family
After the Civil War, Frederick Salomon continued to serve the United States government. For several years, he worked as the surveyor general of Utah Territory.
He passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 8, 1897. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City. His grave is in Section E, Lot 7, Grave 7.
Frederick Salomon had two brothers who also served in important roles:
- Edward Salomon was the governor of Wisconsin during the Civil War.
- Charles Eberhard Salomon also became a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army.
