Wonderful Cadet view in a Thermoplastic Case of future US General Daniel Webster Benham who served briefly in the 6th Ohio Infy and most of the War in the 18th US Infantry rising to the rank of Brevet Major during the War. Daniel Webster BenhamResidence was not listed; 22 years old.Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a Priv.On 4/20/1861, he mustered into "B" Co. Ohio 6th Infantry.He was Mustered Out on 8/21/1861 at Cincinnati, OHOn 10/24/1861, he was commissioned into US Regular Army 18th Infantry.(Date and method of discharge not given.)(Subsequent service in US Army until retiring 07/23/1898)Promotions:2nd Lieut 10/24/1861 (As of 18th RA Inf)1st Lieut 2/19/1862Capt 12/31/1862 by Brevet (For Murfreesboro, TN)Capt 2/8/1865Major 3/13/1865 by BrevetSources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
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