William James Patterson

For the priest, see William Patterson (priest).

William James Patterson

Patterson circa 1916

Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic
In office
1916–1917
Preceded by| Elias Riggs Monfort
Succeeded by| Orlando Allen Somers
Personal details
Born| (1838-02-07)February 7, 1838
Ireland
Died| November 6, 1926(1926-11-06) (aged 88)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

William James Patterson (February 7, 1838 – November 6, 1926) was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic from 1916 to 1917.[1]

## Biography

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He was born in Ireland on February 7, 1838. By 1860 he had migrated to the United States. He served in the American Civil War and was wounded and captured at the Battle of Gaines' Mill. He served as the Pennsylvania's Department Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic from 1898 to 1899. In May 1913 he was named to an eight-member commission to plan the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic from 1916 to 1917.[1] He died on November 6, 1926.

## References

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1. ^ a b "G.A.R. Elects New Chief. William J. Patterson of Pittsburgh Is Chosen for Office" (PDF). New York Times. September 2, 1916. Retrieved 2015-03-30.

## External links

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* Media related to William James Patterson at Wikimedia Commons