James Henry Coates
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James Henry Coates (November 27, 1829 – May 17, 1902) became the commanding officer of the 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Born in Pennsylvania, he became a captain in the 11th Illinois in 1861. He fought at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Riggins Hill, and in the Vicksburg campaign. He rose in rank to major and lieutenant colonel before being promoted colonel after the regiment's commander was killed at the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863. He led an expedition up the Yazoo River which resulted in the Battle of Yazoo City in March 1864. He led a brigade in XVII Corps in the Yazoo City expedition and his regiment in the Mobile campaign. He received the brevet rank of brigadier general for war service on March 13, 1865.
James Henry Coates | |
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| Born | November 27, 1829 |
| Died | May 17, 1902 (aged 72) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  Union Illinois |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Service years | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment 2nd Bde, 1st Div, XVII Corps. |
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References
- Boatner, Mark M. III (1959). The Civil War Dictionary. New York, N.Y.: David McKay Company Inc. ISBN 0-679-50013-8.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - Dobak, William A. (2011). "Freedom by the Sword: The U.S. Colored Troops 1862–1867" (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History, U.S. Army. pp. 199–202. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 21, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2020.