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Photograph

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Bv't. Brig. General R. R. Dawes, portrait

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Unknown

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1861-1865

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Photograph of R.R. Dawes

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

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Major Rufus Robinson Dawes
(1838 - 1899)
Home State: Ohio
Education: Marietta College (OH), Class of 1860
Command Billet: Regimental officer
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 6th Wisconsin Infantry
On the Campaign-He succeeded the wounded Lieutenant Colonel Bragg in command of the regiment on 17 September.