William R. Terrill
Military Person
1834 – 1862
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Who was William R. Terrill?
William Rufus Terrill was a United States Army soldier and general who was killed in action at the Battle of Perryville during the American Civil War. His Confederate brother was also killed during the same war, making the Terrills one of the few sets of American brothers killed in action while commanding brigades.
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- Born
- Apr 21, 1834
Covington City - Also known as
- William Terrill
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Lived in
- Virginia
- Died
- Oct 8, 1862
Boyle County - Resting place
- West Point Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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