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Also Known As Cyrus Ballou Comstock
Born February 3, 1831 • Massachusetts
Died May 29, 1910 (aged 79) • New York City • New York
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Chancellorsville • Peninsular Campaign • Vicksburg Campaign
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Joseph Hooker
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George G. Meade
George G. Meade
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Robert Anderson
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