FRANCIS S DODGE

Born at Danvers, Massachusetts on September 11, 1842, he served in the Civil War as Private and Corporal, 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, October 9, 1861-December 19, 1863. Appointed First Lieutenant, United States Colored Cavalry, December 20, 1863, and was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General, January 23, 1904. Retired by operation of law on September 11, 1906.

He was breveted February 27, 1890 for action against hostile Indians at Colorado, September 29-October 1, 1879. He received the Medal of Honor, March 22, 1898, for "most distinguished gallantry" against Indians near White River Agency, Colorado, October 2, 1879. He served in North and South Carolina, 1861-63, in Virginia, 1863-64, Texas, 1864-65, and after the Civil War at various posts throughout the West.

After his retirement, he served as Director of the American Surety and Trust Company.

He died in Washington, D.C. on February 19, 1908 and was buried in Section 3 (Grave 1874) of Arlington National Cemetery.

His wife, Mary Hunt Dodge (1847-1931) is buried with him.