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Tully McCrea

1839 – 1918

McCrea, Tully; class of 1862

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Lived 1839 – 1918 (aged 79). Tully McCrea was an American military officer.

Tully McCrea (July 23, 1839 – September 5, 1918) was a career United States Army artillery officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1862) who served in the American Civil War. He was promoted multiple times for gallant and meritorious service in battle, rising during the course of the war from the rank of second lieutenant to brevet major.

McCrea commanded Battery I, 1st U.S. Artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg after his commanding officer, Lieutenant George A. Woodruff, was mortally wounded.

Biography

Civil War service McCrea was born in Mississippi, from where he was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1858 as a member of the Class of 1862. He graduated 14th out of 28 cadets. He was brevetted once more to the rank of major on February 20, 1864, for his service at Olustee.

McCrea's wife died in 1917, after which he moved in to his daughter and son-in-law's home at West Point, New York.

McCrea died on September 5, 1918, at West Point, New York at the age of 79.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tully McCrea?

McCrea, Tully; class of 1862

When was Tully McCrea born?

Tully McCrea was born on 23 July 1839 in Natchez.

When did Tully McCrea die?

Tully McCrea died on 5 September 1918 in West Point.

What was Tully McCrea's occupation?

Tully McCrea was a military officer.

What nationality was Tully McCrea?

Tully McCrea was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tully McCrea

· Wikidata: Q58726961

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