Sidney Burbank (1807 – December 7, 1882) served as an officer in the regular army before and during the American Civil War. For a time he led a brigade in the Army of the Potomac.
Read more about Sidney Burbank: Pre War, Service With The Army of The Potomac, Service in Kentucky, See Also
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