Edwin Burr Babbitt (1804-1881), Graduate, West Point Military Acadamy, Class of 1826., Brevet 2nd Lieut., 3rd Infantry, July 1, 1826., lst Lieut., March 31, 1834., Captain - Asst. Quartermaster, July 7, 1838., Captain, 3rd Infantry, July 1, 1839., Brevet Major, May 30, 1848, for meritorious conduct while serving in the enemy's country., Major Quartermaster, May 10, 1861., Brevet Colonel, March 13, 1865, for faithful and meritorious service in Civil War., Brevet Brig. Gen., March 13, 1865., Col. Asst. Quartermaster Gen., July 29, 1866., Retired from Service 1869. Also see Edwin and the Alamo (site 1, site 2).
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