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Harney, William Selby

1800–1889

Brigadier-General (USA) 1800 USA

Harney, William Selby

Military Service

He was appointed as a Colonel in the US Army.

He was appointed as the Brigadier General United States Army Commanding Officer Fort Vancouver (WT) in the Military Department of Oregon.

References

Dawson, W. (1971)

Biographical Data

Identity

Name	Harney, William Selby
Job Title	Brigadier-General (USA)

Birth

Date	22 August 1800
Place	Sullivan
Province	MO
Country	USA

Death

Date	9 May 1889
Country	USA

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