BLENKER, Louis (Ludwig)

Affiliation:  Union

Born: May 12 1812, Worms, Germany

Died: October 31 1863, Rockland Cty NY

Pre-War Profession: Jeweler's apprentice, soldier, revolutionary, emigrated to US 1849, farmer, businessman

War Service: April 1861 recruited 8th New York - Col., commanded a brigade at First Bull Run, August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a division which was assigned to Fremont in Western Virginia, Cross Keys, relieved from duty, discharged March 1863.

Post War:  Died in October 1863 of injuries sustained while with his command at Warrenton, Virginia