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Vol. I |
(Born Va.) |
William P. Buchanan |
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Military History. — Cadet at the Military Academy, Oct. 27, 1816, to July 1, 1820, when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to Third Lieut., Ordnance, July 1, 1820.
Second Lieut., 2d Artillery,
Served on Ordnance duty, July 1, 1820, to Jan. 28, 1822. Resigned, Mar. 31, 1822. Re-appointed in the United States Army with the rank of Second Lieut., 6th Infantry, June 21, 1822, and while on his way to join his regiment, was Drowned, Sep. 20, 1822, in the Mississippi River: Aged 20. |
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