Years of service 1861-1871 Other work merchant | Name George Cram | |
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Born January 22, 1838Shamokin, Pennsylvania ( 1838-01-22 ) Rank Brevet Brigadier General Battles/wars American Civil WarBattle of ShilohBattle of PerryvilleBattle of Stones RiverBattle of ChickamaugaBattle of Missionary RidgeAtlanta Campaign Commands held 9th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
George Henry Cram (January 22, 1838 – August 5, 1872) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Early life and career
George Henry Cram was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, and was a merchant before entering the military service.
Civil War service
Cram was named as captain of Company H of the 9th Kentucky Infantry on November 26, 1861. He was wounded in the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee in the spring of 1862. In April, Cram was promoted to lieutenant colonel and fought at the Battle of Perryville in that capacity. He commanded the 9th Kentucky at the Battle of Stones River in late December, where he was again wounded in action. In March 1863, he was promoted to colonel of the 9th Kentucky Infantry. He fought at the Battle of Chickamauga and led his regiment in the East Tennessee campaign, as well as during the assault on Missionary Ridge at Chattanooga, where he was yet again wounded. During the Atlanta Campaign, Cram commanded a brigade with distinction. He was later brevetted as a brigadier general for his performance.
Postbellum
Following the war, Cram was appointed as a first lieutenant in the Regular Army's 17th U.S. Infantry. Cram was promoted to captain on October 8, 1867. He then served at the army post in Galveston, Texas, for several years. Cram died in the Ponca Agency in the Dakota Territory (present day Niobara, Nebraska), and was interred at the Oakdale Cemetery in Davenport, Iowa.
Legacy
Post #80 of the Grand Army of the Republic in Cedar Springs, Kentucky, was named for George Henry Cram.