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Henry F. Chew
Henry Franklin Chew (December 8, 1837 – May 29, 1918) was an American colonel who commanded the 12th New Jersey Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was known for his service during the Battle of Gettysburg. Biography Early years Henry was born on December 8, 1837. He attended the Friends' Academy and then became a wheelwright and a specialty carpenter before enlisting in the United States Army in his twenties. American Civil War Chew enlisted on April 25, 1861, as an ensign on the 4th New Jersey Infantry Regiment and was promoted to first lieutenant on June 9 before being mustered out on July 31. He was later re-enlisted on November 12, 1861, and made captain of the 9th New Jersey Infantry Regiment but resigned again on March 9, 1862, before re-enlisting again on September 4, 1862, as the captain and commander of the 12th New Jersey Infantry Regiment. Chew and the 12th New Jersey would first experience active military combat at the Battle of Chancellorsville, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem, New Jersey
Salem is a city in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city's population was 5,146,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey , . Accessed August 17, 2012.Profile of General Demographic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
