Napoleon J.T. Dana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana
Napoleon J.T. Dana
Born	(1822-04-15)April 15, 1822 Eastport, Maine
Died	July 15, 1905(1905-07-15) (aged 83) Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Place of burial	Harmony Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1842–1855, 1861–1865, 1894
Rank	Major General
Commands held	3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps
Battles/wars	Mexican–American War Battle of Monterrey Siege of Veracruz Battle of Cerro Gordo American Civil War Battle of Ball's Bluff Peninsula Campaign Battle of Antietam Battle of Stirling's Plantation Battle of Brownsville
Other work	agent, miner, railroad superintendent, author

Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana (April 15, 1822 – July 15, 1905) was a career U.S. Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican–American War and served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was wounded several times during his military career, often severely, and later in life was involved with railroads and veteran soldier affairs in the U.S.

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  Pedigree of Maj Gen NJT Dana 1822 going back to his Grandfather Capt Luther Dana 1790

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  Napoleon J.T. Dana in 1862

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  Dana as a major general

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  Sultana burning on the Mississippi River