Thomas Alfred Smyth
Thomas Alfred Smyth (December 25, 1832 – April 9, 1865) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was the last Union general killed in the war. In March 1867, he was nominated and confirmed a brevet major general of volunteers posthumously to rank from April 7, 1865.
Thomas Alfred Smyth | |
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Thomas Alfred Smyth during the American Civil War | |
| Born | December 25, 1832 County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | April 9, 1865 (aged 32) Burkeville, Virginia |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General (posthumous) |
| Commands held | 1st Delaware Volunteer Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, II Corps 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps 2nd Division, II Corps Irish Brigade Gibraltar Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War - Battle of Fredericksburg - Battle of Chancellorsville - Battle of Gettysburg - Siege of Petersburg |
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