Irvin McDowell

Military Commander

1818 – 1885

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Who was Irvin McDowell?

Irvin McDowell was a career American army officer. He is best known for his defeat in the First Battle of Bull Run, the first large-scale battle of the American Civil War.

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Born
Oct 15, 1818
Columbus
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Lived in
  • Columbus
Died
May 4, 1885
San Francisco
Resting place
San Francisco National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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