William W. Mackall
William W. Mackall | |
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| Born | January 18, 1817 Cecil County, Maryland |
| Died | August 12, 1891 (aged 74) Langley, Virginia |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1837–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | Brevet Major (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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William Whann Mackall (January 18, 1817 – August 12, 1891) was a Seminole Wars veteran, Mexican–American War veteran and Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War. He was a United States Army officer for 24 years before he resigned his commission in order to join the Confederate Army. After the Civil War, he was a farmer in Fairfax County, Virginia.