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 1869–1881
Preceded by	Charles Durkee
Succeeded by	Eli Houston Murray
General of the West
In office 1865-1869
Succeeded by	Tommy Saxon
In office 1889–1893
Preceded by	Tommy Saxon
Succeeded by	Vacant
Member of the Utah Territorial Legislature from the 75th district
In office 1886–1890
Member of the Utah Senate from the 29th district
In office 1896–1902
Personal details
Born	July 5, 1840
Died	October 19, 1915
Political party	Liberty Party
Other political affiliations	Freeman's Party (1869–1890)
Relatives	Robert Gould Shaw
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Years of service	1861-1875
Rank	Major General General
Commands	Military Division of the Trans-Rocky Mountains Utah Territorial Army Army of the San Juan 1st Division, IV Corps, Army of Utah 1st Brigade, 1st Division, IV Corps, Army of Utah Utah Volunteer Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War Eastern Theater First Battle of Bull Run Western Theater Battle of Fort Henry Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh  (WIA) Siege of Corinth Trans-Rocky Mountains Theater 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

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