John Schofield

September 29, 1831 – March 4, 1906

John Schofield (1831–1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War. He was appointed U.S. Secretary of War in 1868–1869 under President Andrew Johnson and later served as Commanding General of the United States Army from 1888 to 1895.

Who else was alive Wikipedia

Offices held

Military service

• United States Army
• Union Army

Affiliations

Party membership

• Republican Party (United States)

Education

• United States Military Academy

Timeline

1832

1838

1844

1850

1856

1862

1868

1874

1880

1886

1892

1898

1904

 

John Schofield

 

American Civil War

 

Atlanta campaign

 

Battle of Resaca

 

Battle of Kolb's Farm

 

Battle of Utoy Creek

 

Franklin–Nashville campaign

 

Battle of Columbia

 

Battle of Spring Hill

 

Battle of Franklin

 

Battle of Nashville

 

Battle of Wilmington

 

Battle of Wyse Fork

 

Secretary of War - United States