Orlando M. Poe, taken at the end of the Civil War.
Born
(1832-03-07)March 7, 1832 Navarre, Ohio, U.S.
Died
October 2, 1895(1895-10-02) (aged 63) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America Union
Service/branch
United States Army Union Army
Years of service
1856 - 1895
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands held
2nd Michigan Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars
American Civil War
Orlando Metcalfe Poe (March 7, 1832 – October 2, 1895) was a United States Army officer and engineer in the American Civil War. After helping General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea, he was responsible for much of the early lighthouse construction on the Great Lakes and design of the Poe Lock at Soo Locks between lakes Superior and Huron.
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Global Information
Brigadier General