Book Description

Published in 1892, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the officers of the American military who served during the Civil War. Drawing on official records and other sources, the book provides detailed biographical information for over 70,000 officers, including their dates of service, ranks, and military accomplishments. An invaluable resource for genealogists, historians, and Civil War enthusiasts, Officers of the Army and Navy offers a unique window into the lives and careers of those who fought to preserve the Union. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.