Lewis Cass Hunt facts for kids
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Lewis Cass Hunt
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| Born | 23 February, 1824 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | 6 September, 1886 Fort Union, New Mexico Territory |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment 20th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 92nd New York Infantry Regiment 14th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Pig War American Civil War |
Lewis Cass Hunt (born February 23, 1824 – died September 6, 1886) was an officer in the United States Army. He became a general during the American Civil War.
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Lewis Cass Hunt's Early Life
Lewis Cass Hunt was born on February 23, 1824. His birthplace was Fort Howard in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His brother, Henry Jackson Hunt, also became a general.
Lewis went to the United States Military Academy in 1843. He finished his studies and graduated in 1847. He was part of the 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment.
The Pig War
In 1859, Lewis Cass Hunt was a captain. He was in charge of the U.S. forces on San Juan Island. This island was part of a disagreement with Great Britain. This event is sometimes called the Pig War. It was a standoff, not a real war with battles. Captain Hunt was replaced by George Pickett in April 1860.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Hunt joined the United States Volunteers. He became a Colonel and led the 92nd New York Infantry Regiment.
Key Battles and Promotions
In 1862, his regiment took part in the Peninsula Campaign. During the Battle of Seven Pines, Hunt was wounded. While he was recovering in North Carolina, he received a promotion. On November 29, 1862, he became a Brigadier General in the volunteers.
He then helped lead an attack against Kinston. For his brave actions there, he earned another promotion. He became a Lieutenant Colonel in the regular army.
Later War Service
After Kinston, General Hunt led different groups of soldiers. These groups were part of the XVIII Corps in the Carolinas. He later became a Major in the 14th U.S. Infantry Regiment.
In mid-1863, he moved back north. He was in charge of a training center for new soldiers in Connecticut. He stayed there until early 1864. For the rest of the war, he served in New York. On March 13, 1865, he was promoted to Brigadier General in the Regular Army. He left the army on September 1, 1865.
After the War
After the Civil War ended, Hunt continued his military career. He served at several army bases. These included Fort Wayne and Fort Totten. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the army. In 1881, he became a Colonel in the 14th Infantry.
Lewis Cass Hunt had health problems, including dysentery. In August 1886, he was sent to Fort Union for his health. He passed away there on September 6, 1886, due to his illness. He is buried at the National Cemetery in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
