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.

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Offices held

Secretary of War

United States

Jun 1, 1868 – Mar 13, 1869

Preceded by
Ulysses S. Grant Succeeded by
William Tecumseh Sherman

Military service

Feb 9, 1864 – Sep 14, 1864 Army of the Ohio Major general Commander
Apr 1, 1864 – May 26, 1864 XXIII Corps (Union Army) Major general Commander
May 28, 1864 – Sep 14, 1864 XXIII Corps (Union Army) Major general Commander
Oct 22, 1864 – Feb 28, 1865 XXIII Corps (Union Army) Major general Commander
Oct 22, 1864 – Feb 2, 1865 Army of the Ohio Major general Commander
Feb 9, 1865 – Mar 31, 1865 Army of the Ohio Major general Commander (Department of North Carolina)