Ethan H. Sawyer

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.

Ethan H. Sawyer
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 General
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Muddy Creek Battle of the Great Salt Lake First Battle of Fort McElmo Second Battle of Fort McElmo War of Western Secession American Indian War

Honors and award

Medal of Honor	Distinguished Service Cross (posthumously and three awards)	Legion of Merit (Commander)
Civil War service	Utah Cross	Distinctive Service Cross