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Vol. III |
(Born D. C.) |
James W. Cuyler1 |
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Born Aug. 14, 1841.a Military History. — Cadet at the Military Academy, July 1, 1860, to June 13, 1864, when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to First Lieut., Corps of Engineers, June 13, 1864. Served during the Rebellion of the Seceding States, 1864‑66: with Engineer Battalion (Army of the Potomac), in the Richmond Campaign, July 10 to Dec. 7, 1864, being engaged in the Siege of Petersburg, July 10 to Dec. 7, 1864, including the Mine Assault, July 30, 1864, and Raid on Weldon Railroad, Aug. 18‑21, 1864; and as Asst. Engineer in the construction of the exterior defenses of Washington, D. C., Dec. 8, 1864, to (Bvt. Captain, Mar. 13, 1865, for Faithful and Efficient Services during the Rebellion) May 26, 1865. Served: as Asst. Engineer in the construction of Fortifications at Staten Island, N. Y., May 26, 1865, to Aug., 1867; in command of Engineer (Captain, Corps of Engineers, Mar. 7, 1867)
Company at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Aug., 1867, to Nov. 27, 1868; as Asst. Engineer on the works in charge of Major (Major, Corps of Engineers, July 17, 1881) leave of absence, Mar. 1 to Apr. 16, 1883. Died, Apr. 16, 1883, at Philadelphia, Pa.: Aged 40. Buried, Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, GA. |
1 Son of Bvt. Brig.‑General John M. Cuyler, Surgeon, U. S. Army.
a The date is from his tombstone (q.v.).
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