Miles, Dixon S.
- Bio:
- As a soldier in the U.S. Army, Miles was appointed as colonel of the Second U.S. Infantry at the start of the war. He served as a brigade commander until he was exiled to duty on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in March 1862. Stationed at Harper's Ferry, he was mortally wounded during the advance of "Stonewall" Jackson in September 1862.
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Narrative Link:
- http://www.library.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us/mexicanwar/milesds.htm
- Narrative Link:
- http://www.nps.gov/hafe/historyculture/1862-battle-of-harpers-ferry.htm