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Revision as of 22:13, 12 December 2021
Ethan H. Sawyer | |
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| Governor of the Utah Territory | |
| In office 1869–1873 | |
| General of the West | |
| In office 1865-1869 | |
| Succeeded by | Tommy Saxon |
| In office 1889–1893 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Saxon |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1840 |
| Died | October 19, 1915 |
| Relatives | Robert Gould Shaw |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | 1861-1875 |
| Rank |  Major General.svg){kind=small} General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
American Indian War |
Governor Ethan H. Sawyer UC (July 5, 1840–October 19, 1915) was a politician, military officer, and civil rights activist. He served as Governor of the Utah Territory from 1869–1873 and the 1st & 3rd General of the West from 1865–1869 and 1889–1893.
Early life
Military career
Governorship
Honors and award
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| Medal of Honor | Distinguished Service Cross
(posthumously and three awards) |
Legion of Merit (Commander) |
| Civil War service | Utah Cross | Distinctive Service Cross |