Title -  Union General James Barnet Fry
 
 
 
Description -  James Barnet Fry, a soldier and prolific author of historical books.  He was born in Carrollton, Illinois and graduated from West Point in 1847.  He was stationed successively in Oregon, Louisiana, and Texas, and at West point in 1853-54. He was adjutant of the Academy from 1854 to 1859.  In 1861 he acted as chief of staff to General Irvin McDowell in the Civil War, and in 1862 held a similar position under Don Carlos Buell.  He served as the last provost marshal general of the United States from 1863 to 1866, when this office was abolished.  Subsequently, he served as adjutant general and was successively breveted colonel, brigadier general, and major general in the Regular Army.
 
 
 
Description Source -  Library of Congress (for identity)
 
 
 
Year -  1861 - 1865