George D. Wagner
George Day Wagner | |
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George D. Wagner | |
| Born | September 22, 1829 Ross County, Ohio |
| Died | February 13, 1869 (aged 39) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Place of burial | Armstrong Cemetery, Green Hill, Indiana |
| Allegiance | United States of America | Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles / wars | |
George Day Wagner (September 22, 1829 – February 13, 1869) was an Indiana politician, farmer, and soldier, serving as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. His controversial actions at the Battle of Franklin in 1864 overshadowed his positive performance earlier in the war.