John Schofield
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general (1831–1906).
The record
John Schofield was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general. Born on 29 September 1831 in Gerry, Schofield died on 4 March 1906 in St. Augustine at the age of 74.
Positions held include United States Secretary of War (1868–1869) and Commanding General of the United States Army (1888–1895). Schofield studied at United States Military Academy. Honours include Medal of Honor.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, John Schofield is No. 48,293 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 September 1831, Gerry
- Died
- 4 March 1906, St. Augustine (aged 74)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, soldier
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
Was 37 when first united States Secretary of War (1868).
Lived to 74.
Shares a birthday with Miguel de Cervantes and Lech Wałęsa.
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1868–1869United States Secretary of War
- 1888–1895Commanding General of the United States Army
Connections
- SpouseGeorgia Wells Kilbourne
- SiblingGeorge W. Schofield
- ChildMary Campbell Schofield
- ChildGeorgia Schofield
Honours and works
Awards
- Medal of Honor
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