Carlton, Caleb Henry, 1836-1923

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U.S. Army officer.

From the description of Caleb Henry Carlton papers, 1831-1954 (bulk 1844-1916). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80915138

Biographical Note

  • 1836, Sept. 1: Born, Cleveland, Ohio
  • 1859: Graduated, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
  • 1862: Married Sadie Pollack
  • 1862: Took part in Peninsular Campaign; promoted to captain
  • 1863: Promoted to colonel, 89th Ohio Infantry
  • 1864: Took part in Atlanta Campaign
  • 1865: Honorably mustered out of voluntary service
  • 1870: Assigned to the 10th Cavalry
  • 1876: Became major, 3rd Cavalry
  • 1889: Promoted to lieutenant colonel, 7th Cavalry
  • 1892: Promoted to colonel, 8th Cavalry
  • 1897: Promoted to brigadier general; retired from army
  • 1923, Mar. 21: Died

From the guide to the Caleb Henry Carlton Papers, 1831-1954, (bulk 1844-1916), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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