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Brevit commission for the rank of Brigadier General for services at Gettysburg. The commission is dated March 2nd 1867. The ink is light but can be read. The signatures of President Johnson and secretary Stanton are facsimile. But Townsend’s signature is originalBelow is a brief Bio.Rugerwas appointed lieutenant colonel ofthe 3rdWisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment in June 1861, andpromoted to colonel on August 20.Ruger commanded his regiment in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley campaigns.He participated in the Battle of Antietam, inwhich he was wounded while acting commander of a brigade ... |
