John C. McQuiston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Craven McQuiston
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| Born | August 17, 1823 Madison, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1903 (aged 79) Williford, Arkansas, U.S. |
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Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
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| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1862 1864 – 1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 123rd Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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John Craven McQuiston was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He was a Brevet Brigadier General, which was an honorary high rank. He took part in important battles like the Battle of Ball's Bluff and the Battle of Nashville. He also led the 123rd Indiana Infantry Regiment.
Early Military Service
John C. McQuiston joined the Union Army on April 23, 1861. He started as a captain in Company D of the 16th Indiana Infantry Regiment. His first station was at Warrenton Junction in Virginia.
He first saw real fighting at the Battle of Ball's Bluff in 1861. He also fought in other battles around the Shenandoah Valley in early 1862.
On May 23, 1862, McQuiston left the military service in Washington, D.C.
Return to Service and Key Battles
After leaving the army, McQuiston briefly worked as a Provost Marshal in Indiana. A Provost Marshal is like a military police chief.
He then received an official appointment to become a Colonel. This happened on March 7, 1864, when he took command of the 123rd Indiana Infantry Regiment.
Colonel McQuiston and his regiment fought in major campaigns. These included the Atlanta campaign and the Battle of Nashville.
After these battles, his regiment traveled by ship to Washington, D.C. From there, they went to join the Campaign of the Carolinas. He fought in the Battle of Wyse Fork during this campaign. His service continued until the Confederate forces surrendered, ending the war.
Later Life and Legacy
John C. McQuiston was given the honorary rank of Brevet Brigadier General on March 13, 1865. This was a special recognition for his service.
He and the 123rd Indiana Regiment officially left the army on August 25, 1865. This happened in either Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina.
After the war, McQuiston decided to stay in the South. He worked in the railroad industry. He was a railroad engineer, a conductor, and a road master.
John C. McQuiston passed away on February 22, 1903, in Williford, Arkansas. He was buried at Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.
