Battle Person Detail

Salomon, Friedrich

Bio:
Salomon entered the army as a captain of the 5th Missouri Infantry. He served at Wilson's Creek before he was appointed colonel of the 9th Wisconsin Infantry. In July 1862, he was promoted to brigadier general and assigned to service in Kansas, during which he served in the defense of Helena. He commanded forces at Jenkins' Ferry and was brevetted major general before he mustered out in August 1865.
Rank:
Brigadier General