About David Ramsay Clendenin
Lived 1830 – 1895 (aged 64). David Ramsay Clendenin was an American military officer.
David Ramsay Clendenin (June 24, 1830 – March 5, 1895) was an American teacher and career officer. He served as a career officer in the United States Army from 1861 to 1891.
David Ramsay Clendenin was born in Little Britain, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1830.
Clendenin was appointed major of the 8th Cavalry Regiment on January 22, 1867, lieutenant colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment on November 1, 1882, and colonel of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment on October 20, 1888. He retired from the United States Army on April 20, 1891.
David Ramsay Clendenin died March 5, 1895, at Oneida, Illinois. He is buried in Oneida Cemetery.
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Who was David Ramsay Clendenin?
Union Army general (1830–1895)
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David Ramsay Clendenin was born on 24 June 1830 in Little Britain.
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David Ramsay Clendenin died on 5 March 1895 in Oneida.
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David Ramsay Clendenin was a military officer.
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David Ramsay Clendenin was American.
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