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Julius Peter Garesché
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Lieutenant Colonel Julius Peter Garesché
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| Born | April 26, 1821 Havana, La Habana, Cuba |
| Died | December 31, 1862 (aged 41) Stones River, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Mount Olivet Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1841–1862 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff, Army of the Cumberland |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Julius Peter Garesché (born April 26, 1821 – died December 31, 1862) was an American soldier. He was killed during the American Civil War at the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee. A special group of cannons, called Battery Garesché, was named after him by the Union Army.
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Early Life and Education
Julius Garesché was born near Havana, Cuba. When he was 12 years old, he moved to the United States. He attended Georgetown College in Washington, D.C., starting in 1833.
After four years at Georgetown, he was accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point. He began his studies there on July 1, 1837. He graduated in 1841 and became a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery.
Early Military Career
For the next five years, Garesché served in different military posts. His first job was at Madison Barracks in New York. He also served at Fort Monroe in Virginia and Fort McHenry in Maryland. In 1846, he was promoted to first lieutenant.
Garesché fought in the Mexican–American War. He served with honor in Mexico from 1847 to 1848. After the war, he was stationed in Texas from 1849 to 1851. He also worked in the Adjutant-General's Office in Washington, D.C.
In 1855, he was promoted to staff captain and assistant adjutant general. He continued to work in Washington, D.C., until late 1862.
Religious Activities
Julius Garesché was a Catholic. In Newark, he helped start the first local group of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. This group helps people in need. While living in Washington, D.C., he was the president of this society.
He often wrote articles about Catholic, social, and political topics. In 1851, he received a special award from Pope Pius IX. He was made a Knight of St. Sylvester to recognize his service to the Church.
Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in 1861, Garesché was offered a promotion to brigadier general. He chose not to accept it. However, he was promoted to major in August 1861.
In July 1862, he became a lieutenant colonel. He was also made the chief of staff for Major General William S. Rosecrans. This meant he was a top assistant to General Rosecrans.
People who knew Garesché described him as a very kind and spiritual person. He was known for helping the poor. Even his enemies, the Confederates, called him "the most gallant gentleman in the army."
On December 31, 1862, Garesché was with General Rosecrans during the Battle of Stones River. This was his first time fighting in the Civil War. While riding, he was tragically killed by a cannonball.
Colonel Garesché was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
See also
- Hispanics in the American Civil War
