Civil War Union Brigadier General. Son of Industrialist and Congressman William Earle Dodge. Commanded cavalry in and around Suffolk, Virginia from 1862 to May 1863. When passed over for overall Cavalry command in the sector, he resigned. Later in July 1863 he helped suppress the New York City Draft Riots, and was commended for his efforts. Buried in the Tomb of his father.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Son of Industrialist and Congressman William Earle Dodge. Commanded cavalry in and around Suffolk, Virginia from 1862 to May 1863. When passed over for overall Cavalry command in the sector, he resigned. Later in July 1863 he helped suppress the New York City Draft Riots, and was commended for his efforts. Buried in the Tomb of his father.
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