Nicholas Longworth Anderson facts for kids
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Nicholas Longworth Anderson
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Nicholas Longworth Anderson
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| Born | April 22, 1838 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | September 18, 1892 (aged 54) Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Place of burial |
Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Nicholas Longworth Anderson (born April 22, 1838 – died September 18, 1892) was an important United States Army officer. He served during the American Civil War as a Colonel leading the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the war, he received special honorary promotions. These were to the ranks of brigadier general and major general of volunteers.
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Early Life and Education
Nicholas Longworth Anderson went to Harvard College. After finishing his studies, he traveled around Europe. When he came back to Cincinnati, Ohio, he was studying to become a lawyer. But then, the Civil War started.
Service in the Civil War
When the war began, Anderson joined the Union Army as a private. A private is the lowest rank for a soldier. However, he was quickly promoted. On May 12, 1861, he became a first lieutenant. Then, on June 21 of the same year, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
Leading the 6th Ohio Infantry
On November 9, 1862, Nicholas Anderson became a Colonel. This meant he was in charge of the entire 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He fought in western Virginia. He also took part in many major battles in the Western Theater of the war.
Anderson was wounded badly two times during his service. He left the army with his regiment on June 23, 1864.
Honorary Promotions
After the war, Anderson received special honors. On December 18, 1867, President Andrew Johnson nominated him for an honorary promotion. This type of promotion is called a brevet. He was given the brevet rank of brigadier general of Volunteers. This was for his "gallant conduct" (bravery) at the Battle of Stones River on December 31, 1862. The U.S. Senate approved this on February 14, 1868.
The next day, President Johnson nominated him for another brevet. This time, it was to the rank of major general of U.S. volunteers. This was for his "distinguished gallantry" (great bravery) at the battle of Chickamauga. This battle happened on September 19 and 20, 1863. The U.S. Senate also approved this promotion on February 14, 1868.
Life After the War
After the war, General Anderson became a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS). This was a group for Union officers who fought in the Civil War. His son, Larz Anderson III, later joined MOLLUS as well. Both father and son were also members of the Sons of the Revolution. This group is for descendants of people who fought in the American Revolution.
In 1890, he joined the Maryland Society of the Cincinnati. He was able to join because his grandfather, Richard Clough Anderson, was a lieutenant colonel in the American Revolution. Usually, members join the society from the state where their ancestor served. Even though his grandfather served from Virginia, Nicholas Longworth Anderson joined the Maryland Society. This was likely because the Virginia society did not want to admit a former Union officer.
After his father passed away, Anderson spent much of his time managing the family estate. This was land and money he had inherited from his mother. Nicholas Longworth Anderson died in Lucerne, Switzerland when he was 54 years old. This was on September 18, 1892. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
