Franz Sigel
November 18, 1824 – August 21, 1902 During the American Civil War, Franz Sigel, one of President Abraham Lincoln's "political generals," achieved the rank … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Army of the Potomac)
August 20, 1861 On August 20, 1861, Major General George McClellan issued General Orders, No. 1 (Army of the Potomac) announcing that he was … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Division of the Potomac)
Washington, July 27, 1861 On July 27, 1861, Major General George B. McClellan issued General Orders, No. 1 (Division of the Potomac) announcing that … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Grand Reserve Division, AOP)
January 10, 1863 On January 10, 1863, Major General Franz Sigel issued General Orders, No. 1 (Grand Reserve Division, Army of the Potomac), assuming … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (U.S. War Department)
January 7, 1865 On January 7, 1865, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 1, announcing that President Abraham Lincoln had relieved Benjamin … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Virginia Forces)
April 23, 1861 On April 23, 1861, Major General Robert E. Lee issued General Orders, No.1 announcing that he was assuming command of the … Read more
General Orders, No. 101 (Army of the Potomac)
March 13, 1862 On March 13, 1862 Major General George B. McClellan issued General Order No. 101, reorganizing the Army of the Potomac in … Read more
General Orders, No. 101 (U.S. War Department)
August 11, 1862 On August 11, 1862 the US War Department issued General Orders, No. 101, announcing President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of Major General … Read more
General Orders, No. 103 (U.S. War Department)
August 12, 1862 On August 12, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders No. 103, codifying President Abraham Lincoln's June 26 order to … Read more
General Orders, No. 106 (Headquarters of the Army)
December 5, 1861 On December 5, 1861, the Headquarters of the US Army issued General Orders, No. 106, announcing appointments to fill the ranks … Read more