Edwin Burr Babbitt
1803–1881 (age 78)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Biography
Edwin Burr Babbitt devoted decades to the United States Army, serving with distinction across posts from the frontier to the Civil War, and rising to a rank that reflected his steady commitment to duty.
His calm leadership and attention to the welfare of soldiers earned him lasting appreciation, and he is honored today at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.