John Eaton (General)
For other people named John Eaton, see John Eaton (disambiguation).
| John Eaton, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1829 (1829-12-05) Sutton, New Hampshire |
| Died | February 9, 1906 (1906-02-10) (aged 76) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Eaton, Jr. (December 5, 1829 – February 9, 1906) was a U.S. Commissioner of Education and a brevet brigadier general during the American Civil War.
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