Tag: Van Vliet (Stewart L.)

Wikipedia says: Stewart Leonard Van Vliet (July 21, 1815 – March 28, 1901), was a United States Army officer who fought on the side of the Union during the American Civil War.

…Van Vliet was promoted to major on August 3, 1861, and Brigadier General, Volunteers, on September 23, 1861. During the Civil War, he was chief quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac from August 1861 until July 10, 1862. His appointment to brigadier general expired a week later, and he was stationed in New York City for the remainder of the war, coordinating supplies and transportation for troops in the field. In October 1864, he received brevet promotions to lieutenant colonel, colonel and brigadier general, U.S. Army, and Major General in the U.S. Army and Volunteers. He was again promoted to Brigadier General, Volunteers on March 13, 1865.