Elwell Otis
| Elwell S. Otis | |
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| 2nd American Military Governor of the Philippines | |
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In office August 28, 1898 – May 5, 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Wesley Merritt |
| Succeeded by | Arthur MacArthur, Jr |
| Member of the Schurman Commission | |
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In office March 4, 1899 – March 16, 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Newly created |
| Succeeded by |
Bernard Moses (Taft Commission) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 25, 1838 Frederick, Maryland, United States |
| Died | October 21, 1909 (aged 71) Rochester, New York, United States |
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| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1902 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Unit |
 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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| Commands |
20th Infantry Regiment Eighth Army Corps |
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Bernard Moses
Spanish–American War Philippine–American War
Elwell Stephen Otis (March 25, 1838 – October 21, 1909) was a United States of America General who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, the Philippines late in the Spanish–American War and during the Philippine–American War.
Otis was born in Frederick, Maryland on March 25, 1838. He attended the University of Rochester, where he was a member of the (now defunct) Iota Chapter of St. Anthony Hall aka the Fraternity of Delta Psi. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1860 and was practising law during the first year of the Civil War.
During the American Civil War, Otis was appointed captain in the 140th New York Regiment. He fought at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On December 23, 1863 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel of his regiment. At the Battle of Spotsylvania the regiment's colonel was killed and Otis assumed command. He fought in all the battles of the Overland Campaign. During the Siege of Petersburg, he assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division in V Corps leading it into action at the Battle of Peebles' Farm. During this battle he was severely wounded effectively ended his field career during the Civil War. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general of volunteers for actions at Peebles' Farm. Otis eventually recovered and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 22nd U.S. Infantry in 1867.
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