Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

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                                 KILPATRICK
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   KILPATRICK, GEN. HUGH JUDSON, born near Dockertown, N.J., January 14,
   1836. Graduated at West Point 1861. Appointed captain of volunteers
   May 9, 1861. Promoted to first lieutenant in regular army May 14,
   1861. Wounded in battle of Big Bethel August, 1861. Made
   lieutenant-colonel of a cavalry regiment. In January, 1862, went to
   Kansas as chief of artillery under General Lane. Rejoined his regiment
   in Virginia, fought several cavalry battles, and participated in
   second Bull Run. Promoted to brigadier of volunteers, and fought at
   Gettysburg. Brevetted lieutenant-colonel in regular army. Led many
   famous raids toward Richmond. Participated in Sherman's campaign from
   Chattanooga to Atlanta, and wounded at Resaca. Brevetted colonel for
   bravery at Resaca. Promoted to captain of artillery in regular army
   November 30, 1864. Captured Fayetteville, N.C., and brevetted
   major-general of volunteers. Resigned his commission in 1867. Minister
   to Chile 1865-68. Reappointed minister to Chile, 1881. Died in
   Valparasio December 4, 1881.