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John Woolley

1824 – 1873

American general

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About John Woolley

Lived 1824 – 1873 (aged 48–49). John Woolley was an American military officer.

John Woolley (1824 – April 4, 1873) was a Union Army lieutenant colonel and provost marshal during the American Civil War. His name is sometimes spelled Wooley.

Woolley began his Union Army service as a first lieutenant in the 2nd Indiana Cavalry Regiment on October 3, 1861, and within a few days was transferred to the 5th Indiana Cavalry Regiment.

John Woolley died on April 4, 1873, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was buried at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee.

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Who was John Woolley?

American general

When was John Woolley born?

John Woolley was born in 1824.

When did John Woolley die?

John Woolley died on 4 April 1873.

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John Woolley was a military officer.

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John Woolley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Woolley

· Wikidata: Q6264867

· DBpedia: John Woolley (general)

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