Napoleon B. McLaughlen
| Napoleon Bonaparte McLaughlen | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1823 Chelsea, Vermont |
| Died | January 27, 1887 (aged 63) Middletown, New York |
| Place of burial | Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1850–1859 1861–1882 |
| Rank |
 Colonel Brevet Brigadier General
|
| Unit |
2nd U.S. Dragoons 1st U.S. Cavalry 4th U.S. Cavalry 10th U.S. Cavalry |
| Commands held |
1st Massachusetts Infantry 57th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles/wars | |
Napoleon Bonaparte McLaughlen (a.k.a. McLaughlin) was a career United States army officer. He served throughout the American Civil War, winning brevet promotions to Brigadier General of both the U.S. Volunteers and the Regular Army.
McLaughlen was born in Chelsea, VT in 1823. He began his military career as a Private in the 2nd U.S. Dragoons. In 1850 he became a Sergeant in that regiment, serving in that capacity before his discharge in 1859.
In May 1861 he returned to U.S. military service as 1st Lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment. He was part of the regular Cavalry service until he was appointed Colonel of the 1st Massachusetts Volunteers Infantry Regiment. In this capacity he fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness and Spotsylvania. He won brevet promotions to major in the U.S. Army for Chancellorsville and to lieutenant colonel for Gettysburg. He was mustered out of the volunteers service on May 28, 1864.
On September 14, 1864 he was appointed Colonel of the 57th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment returning to the front lines during the Siege of Petersburg. The following day McLaughlen assumed command of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, IX Corps. He led it at the Battle of Poplar Springs Church for which he was given a brevet promotion to brigadier general of U.S. Volunteers, and also fought at the Battle of Boydton Plank Road. During the Winter of 1864-1865 McLaughlen was occasionally in command of the 1st Division, IX Corps.
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