Greely S. Curtis
Brigadier general in the United States Army during the American Civil War
About Greely S. Curtis
Lived 1830 – 1897 (aged 66). Greely S. Curtis was an American military officer.
Greely Stevenson Curtis (November 21, 1830 – February 12, 1897) was a volunteer officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Early life and education Greely Stevenson Curtis was born November 21, 1830, at Boston, Massachusetts. His brother was James F. Curtis who was Colonel of the 4th California Volunteer Infantry Regiment and also was awarded the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general for faithful and meritorious services during the war.
Post-war life After the war, Curtis was a civil engineer, architect and fire commissioner of Boston between 1876 and 1878. Greely S. Curtis died February 12, 1897, at Boston, Massachusetts. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Who was Greely S. Curtis?
Brigadier general in the United States Army during the American Civil War (1830–1897)
When was Greely S. Curtis born?
Greely S. Curtis was born on 21 November 1830 in Boston.
When did Greely S. Curtis die?
Greely S. Curtis died on 12 February 1897 in Boston.
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Greely S. Curtis was a military officer.
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Greely S. Curtis was American.
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