Hazard Stevens

Hazard Stevens (June 9, 1842 October 11, 1918) was an American military officer, mountaineer, politician and writer. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Union army during the American Civil War at the Battle of Fort Huger. Stevens and Philemon Beecher Van Trump made the first documented successful climb of Mount Rainier on August 17, 1870.

Hazard Stevens
Hazard Stevens after the American Civil War
Born(1842-06-09)June 9, 1842
Newport, Rhode Island, US
DiedOctober 11, 1918(1918-10-11) (aged 76)
Goldendale, Washington, US
Place of burial
Island Cemetery, Newport, Rhode Island
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Major
Brevet Brigadier General
Unit79th New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workFederal revenue collector, attorney, politician
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