Robert Charles Bradshaw (1840–1927) was an American Brevet Brigadier General during the American Civil War. He commanded the 44th Missouri Infantry Regiment throughout various battles of the Franklin–Nashville campaign.
Robert Charles Bradshaw | |
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| Born | March 13, 1840 Weston, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 1927 (aged 87) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Unit | 13th Missouri Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 44th Missouri Infantry Regiment |
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Biography
editAround the beginning of the American Civil War, Bradshaw enlisted in the 13th Missouri Infantry Regiment as a private before being promoted on June 20, 1861 to 2nd Lieutenant of the regiment.[1] He was also promoted to 1st Lieutenant on August 1, 1861 and to Captain in May 16, 1862.[1][2] After being promoted to Major and Lieutenant Colonel on July 13 and July 15, 1864 respectively, Bradshaw was transferred to the 44th Missouri Infantry Regiment as its colonel on September 29 and was stationed at Rolla, Missouri.[1][3][4] Bradshaw then participated at the Battle of Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin during the Franklin–Nashville campaign.[5] Bradshaw was then brevetted Brigadier General on March 13, 1865 for "gallant services during the war" and was honorably mustered out in August 1865.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "American Civil War Database". Civil War Data. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Missouri. Office of the Adjutant General (1863). Official Register of Missouri Troops for 1862: Published by Authority. Adjutant General's Office. p. 55.
- ^ United States Congressional Serial Set. Vol. 3122. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1893. p. 368.
- ^ a b 59th Congress, 1st Session, December 4, 1905 - JUne 30, 1906: State Documents. Vol. 6. 1906. p. 36. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ Eric A. Jacobson; Richard A. Rupp (November 1, 2013). For Cause and Country: A Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-1940669090. Retrieved May 30, 2022.