William S. Tilton
William S. Tilton | |
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| Born | February 11, 1828 Newburyport, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 23, 1889 (aged 61) Newtonville, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 22nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Manufacturer and merchant |
William Stowell Tilton (February 1, 1828 – March 23, 1889) was an American businessman and soldier who led a regiment, and occasionally a brigade, in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. He and his men were heavily engaged in the Battle of Gettysburg, where Tilton's performance created controversy.