Henry M. Lazelle
| Henry Martyn Lazelle | |
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Henry M. Lazelle
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| Born |
September 8, 1832 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 21, 1917 (aged 84) Georgeville, Quebec |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1855–1894 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 16th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Other work | author |
Henry Martyn Lazelle (September 8, 1832 – July 21, 1917) was a career officer in the United States Army. In addition to serving during the American Civil War and Indian Wars, he was Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy from 1879 to 1882.
He was born Henry Martyn Lazell in Enfield, Massachusetts, where he went to the public schools.
He was orphaned at the age of four and raised by family members of friends. He entered the United States Military Academy in 1850 and was roommates with James MacNeil Whistler, the future artist. After graduating in 1855, he spelled his last name as Lazelle.
Later that year, Lazelle was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 8th US Infantry, and stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. In February 1859, while on a scouting mission, he was in a skirmish with Mescalero Apaches and shot through the lungs. He was promoted to first lieutenant in April 1861.
Posted in Texas at Fort Bliss at the outbreak of the American Civil War, Lazelle and his comrades were taken prisoner by Texas insurgents in May 1861. He was held until exchanged in July 1862, during which time he was promoted to captain. From then until October 1863, he served in Washington D.C. as Assistant Commissary General of Prisoners of War.
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