Carlos Waite

Carlos Adolphus Waite (born in 1800; died in Plattsburg, New York, 7 May 1866) was a soldier in the United States Army who, in his retirement, received a brevet rank of brigadier general.

Biography

He entered the U. S. Army as 3d lieutenant of infantry, 28 January 1820, became 1st lieutenant, 1 May 1828, and captain, 3 July 1836. From 7 July 1838 until 8 May 1845, he was captain and assistant quartermaster. He was appointed major of the 8th infantry, 16 February 1847, and served in the Mexican-American War, receiving the brevets of lieutenant colonel, 20 August 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Contreras and Churubusco, and colonel, 8 September 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Molino del Rey, where he was severely wounded. He was made lieutenant colonel of the 5th infantry on 10 November 1851, and colonel of the 15th infantry on 5 June 1860. In 1864 he was placed on the retired list, owing to impaired health, and he resided in Plattsburg until his death. He was brevetted brigadier general of volunteers on 13 March 1865, for long and faithful service in the army.

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