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John E. Wool

Union United States Army general

PersonDied aged 85humanQ3181406

Also known as John Ellis Wool

Born: February 20, 1784
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Died: November 10, 1869
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Birthplace: Newburgh
Place of death: Troy
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military officer
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Education: Virginia Military Institute

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John Ellis Wool was an American military officer in the United States Army during three consecutive American-involved wars: the War of 1812 (1812–1815), the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), and with allegiance to the Union in the American Civil War (1861–1865). He also participated in the American Indian Wars and the Trail of Tears, that resulted in Indian tribes being forcefully marched westward in the 1830s from the Southeast US beyond the Mississippi River into the newly established Indian Territory. By the 1840s, he was widely considered one of the most capable officers in the United States Army and an excellent organizer.

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Fort Wool1818 · historic island fortification in Virginia, US

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Military branch: Union Army
United States Army
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Mexican-American War
Given name: John
Allegiance: United States
Military, police or special rank: general
Place of burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Sex or gender: male
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