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Revision as of 13:05, 30 July 2022
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 |
| Commands | Military Division of the Trans-Rocky Mountains Utah Territorial Army Army of the San Juan 1st Division, 1st Corps, Army of Southern Utah Utah Volunteer Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
War of Western Secession 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 | Legion of Merit (Commander) | Civil War service |
| Utah Cross | Distinctive Service Cross | Merit Medal |