Joseph A. Haskin

1818–1874 (age 56)

Military Officer/Engineer

Photograph of Joseph A. Haskin

Biography

Joseph A. Haskin devoted a lifetime to service as a military officer and engineer, overseeing fortifications and infrastructure that protected the nation’s capital through wars and peacetime alike. His steady leadership guided troops and civilians through periods of change.

After decades of dedication, he was honored by colleagues and comrades and rests at Arlington National Cemetery, where visitors remember his commitment to country and duty.