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Civil War Soldiers - Stanley
| Stanley, David S., major-general, U.S.
Army, was born in Cedar Valley, Ohio, June 1, 1828. He was graduated
at West Point in 1852 and as an officer of cavalry served on the
Western plains for several years, reaching the grade of captain in
1861. At the opening of the Civil war he was tendered and refused an
important commission in the Confederate service; took part in the
early operations of the Federal forces in Missouri, and on Sept. 28,
1861, was promoted to be brigadier-general of volunteers. He
participated in the battles of New Madrid and Island No. 10, and for
his special services on these occasions received the thanks of his
superior officers. He took part in the capture of Corinth and the
battle of Iuka, and on Nov. 29, 1862, was raised to the rank of
major-general of volunteers. During the Atlanta campaign he rendered
conspicuous service, especially at the battle of Jonesboro, where he
commanded the 4th army corps. On Oct. 6, 1864, in the absence of Gen.
Thomas, he was assigned to the command of the Army of the Cumberland
in the field, and by his energy, skill and activity contributed
largely to the successful defense of Nashville. At Spring Hill he
repulsed three desperate assaults of the Confederate cavalry and
infantry, and at the battle of Franklin, when the Federal line was
broken and defeat threatened, he led a charge of a reserve brigade and
in a gallant struggle at close quarters succeeded in recovering the
ground that had been lost. He was severely wounded at Franklin but
refused to leave the field until the battle was won, although his
injuries incapacitated him for active service during the remainder of
the war. For his services he received brevet ranks from lieutenant-
colonel to major-general in the regular army, and in 1866 was
appointed colonel of the 22nd infantry. From 1866 until 1874 he was
stationed mainly in Dakota. In 1873, as commander of the Yellowstone
expedition, he led his troops into western Montana, and by his reports
upon the section visited greatly hastened its settlement. From 1874
until 1879 he served on the lakes. In the latter year he was
transferred to the Texas frontier, where he promptly suppressed Indian
raids into that state and established more amicable relations with the
Mexicans on the other side of the border. From 1882 until 1884 he
commanded the Department of New Mexico and put down uprisings of the
Navajo and Ute Indians by peaceful means. In March, 1884, he was
promoted to be brigadier-general in the regular army and he retired
from service on June 1, 1892. Gen. Stanley died March 13, 1902. Source: The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal
States 1861-1865, Volume 8 Biographical, 1908
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