Henry Jackson Hunt

1819–1889 (age 70)

Military Officer

Biography

Major General Henry Jackson Hunt rose through the ranks to become a respected military officer known for his calm leadership and technical mastery. Best remembered for coordinating artillery efforts during the Civil War, he was admired for his ability to bring order to chaos and to mentor younger officers with patience.

Buried at Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, his legacy endures as a model of professionalism and compassionate command, his devotion to duty still resonating with those who study his legacy.

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John C. Kelton
1828–1893 (age 65)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
John C. Kelton (1828-1893) was a Union Army officer who served as Assistant Adjutant General during the Civil War.
Charles Taylor
1840–1899 (age 59)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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William D. Edwards
1849–1903 (age 54)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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Samuel B. Holabird
1826–1907 (age 81)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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John James
1838–1902 (age 64)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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William Osborn
1837–1887 (age 50)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
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