Historical records matching Brevet Maj. Arthur Morris, (USA)
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About Brevet Maj. Arthur Morris, (USA)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Morris_(Alaska%29
Arthur Morris (9 November 1843 - 26 September 1892) was an officer in the United States Army who served as the ninth commander of the Department of Alaska, from March 5, 1877 to June 14, 1877.
Morris was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of the 4th Artillery Regiment in March 1862. He received two brevets for gallantry and meritorious service at the Battles of White Oak Swamp and Antietam, and was promoted to First Lieutenant in November 1863.
Morris was promoted to Captain in January 1877, and was the last Army officer to command the Department of Alaska. He retired in October 1887, and received a brevet promotion to Major in February 1890.
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Brevet Maj. Arthur Morris, (USA)'s Timeline
1843 |
November 9, 1843
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Virginia, United States
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1892 |
September 26, 1892
Age 48
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Manhattan, New York, New York County, New York, United States
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Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, United States
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