The Civil War: SAXTON, RUFUS Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers. P/ace and date: At Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 26 to 30 May 1862. Entered service at: Deerfield, Mass. Birth: Greenfield, Mass. Date of issue: 25 April 1893. Citation: Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense. Brigadier General Saxton was an interesting man. As the war progressed Saxton was later appointed military governor of the Department of the South. In that position, he directed the recruiting of the early regiments of black soldiers who fought in the Union army. Saxton was actually known as an ardent abolitionist, offering this...
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