January 18, 1909(1909-01-18) (aged 75) Charles Town, West Virginia
Allegiance
United States of America Union
Service/branch
United States Army Union Army
Years of service
1853–1897
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands held
Chief of Engineers
Battles/wars
American Civil War
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William Price Craighill (July 1, 1833 – January 18, 1909) was born in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia), son of William Nathaniel Craighill & Sarah Elizabeth Brown. He was an author, Union Army officer in the American Civil War, and later served as Chief of Engineers.
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