Charles C. Dodge
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Brig. Gen. Charles C. Dodge
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| Born |
September 16, 1841 Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Died | November 4, 1910 (aged 69) New York City, New York |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodlawn, Bronx, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1863 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Commands held | 1st New York Mounted Rifle Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Businessman |
Charles Cleveland Dodge (September 16, 1841 – November 4, 1910) was a Brigadier General in the American Civil War and one of the youngest in history, receiving his commission at the age of twenty-one. He was the son of Congressman William Earle Dodge.
Dodge was commissioned as a captain in the 1st New York Mounted Rifles, also known as 7th New York Volunteer Cavalry in December 1861, and was soon promoted to Major. He commanded this cavalry detachment during Maj. Gen. John E. Wool's Norfolk expedition, Prior to this Major Dodge and the Mounted Rifles participated in the clash of ironclads, firing from shore at the CSS Virginia during said Naval engagement.
After the successful seizure, of Norfolk & Gosport Naval Yard, Major Dodge was dispatched to Suffolk on May 12, 1862. This move was to choke off Rebel port and secure roads around the Dismal Swamp. This cut off supplies coming up from Carolina Sounds. Suffolk had been abandoned by rebel forces who withdrew to the Blackwater River. Major Dodge held Suffolk until General Peck was placed in charge and turned Suffolk into a fortress city with 15 miles of defensive works.
Dodge was promoted to the rank of Colonel on August 14, 1862, and then to Brigadier General on November 29, 1862. He commanded successful engagements during the Suffolk Campaign and at Hertford, North Carolina. The mounted Rifles under Dodge served as the eyes and ears for General Peck in numerous sorties. Cavalry men under Dodge were the first to detect the movement of Longstreet that led to the siege of Suffolk by Rebel Forces.
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