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C.B. White
(1823 - ?)
Home State: Ohio
Command Billet: Commanding Regiment
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 12th Ohio Infantry
see his Battle Report
Before Antietam
He had served as Captain in the 1st Ohio (Volunteer) Regiment, in the Mexican War (1847-48). In May 1861, at it's organization, he was appointed Lt Colonel of the 12th Ohio. Colonel John W. Lowe was killed at Carnifex Ferry, W.Va., 10 September 1861, and Lt Col White then became Colonel.
The rest of the War
In September 1863, then in command of a Brigade in West Virginia, he organized an anti-guerilla force later known as "Blazer's Scouts". Colonel White was mustered out of the service 11 July 1864.
More on the Web
See an interesting reference to a duel he fought with Lt Fyffe (later Colonel, 59th Ohio) after the Mexican War over their relative ranks ...
Photo above from M. Uriguen's Generals and Brevets.
Birth
1823; Mason County, KY
Death
Date not known