John R. Brooke

John Rutter Brooke
Born(1838-07-21)July 21, 1838
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, US
DiedSeptember 5, 1926(1926-09-05) (aged 88)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1902
Rank Major General
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
AwardsMilitary Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Society of Colonial Wars

John Rutter Brooke (July 21, 1838 – September 5, 1926) was one of the last surviving generals of the American Civil War when he died aged 88.


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