Born: December 5, 1839

Place of Birth: Harrison City, Ohio

North or South: North

Other Professions: Teacher, Army service as an Indian fighter, publicist.

War Service Highlights: He commanded the Fifth Cavalry Division in the Shenandoah Valley campaign.

Nickname: "Autie", "Fanny", "Curly"

Died: June 25, 1876

Place of Death: Little Big Horn, Montana

Interesting Facts: He became the youngest general in the Union army at age 23.