William T. H. Brooks
| William T. H. Brooks | |
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Maj. Gen. William T. H. Brooks
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| Born |
January 28, 1821 New Lisbon, Ohio |
| Died | July 19, 1870 (aged 49) Huntsville, Alabama |
| Place of burial | Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1841–1864 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Unit | Army of the Potomac |
| Commands held | 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, VI Corps Department of the Monongahela 1st Division/XVIII Corps |
| Battles/wars |
Second Seminole War Mexican War American Civil War |
| Other work | farmer |
William Thomas Harbaugh Brooks (January 28, 1821 – July 19, 1870) was a career military officer in the United States Army, serving as a major general during the American Civil War.
Brooks was born in New Lisbon (now Lisbon), Ohio, and was educated in public schools. He graduated from the United States Military Academy, ranking 46th out of 52 students in the Class of 1841. Appointed a second lieutenant, he served on garrison and frontier duty.
Brooks saw combat in both the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars. He participated in the battles of Battle of Palo Alto and the Battle of Resaca de la Palma in 1846. He saw considerable action in the Battle of Monterrey, and received a brevet to captain for "gallant and meritorious conduct." The following year, Brooks was at the Siege of Vera Cruz, the Battle of Cerro Gordo, the Skirmish of Ocalaca, the Battle of Contreras, and Battle of Churubusco. He was received a brevet promotion to major, August 20, 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Contreras and Churubusco. He served on the staff of Gen. David E. Twiggs for the rest of the war.
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