Isaac S. Catlin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Isaac S. Catlin

American Civil War officer, Medal of Honor recipient, and lawyer

Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1835

Place of Birth: Owego, New York, United States

Date of Death: 19-Jan-1916

Profession: lawyer, politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Isaac S. Catlin

  • Isaac Swartwood Catlin (July 8, 1835 – January 19, 1916) was an American lawyer and a decorated officer in the American Civil War.
  • A native of Owego, New York, Catlin studied law in New York City before returning to Owego to begin his career.
  • He joined the Union Army in the first days of the Civil War and rose to become commander of the 109th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
  • Severely wounded during the Battle of the Crater, he remained on the field and led his regiment until being injured a second time, resulting in the loss of his leg.
  • For this action, he was awarded the U.S.
  • military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
  • After the war, Catlin moved to Brooklyn and established himself as a criminal defense lawyer and district attorney.
  • He was politically active but lost a race for Mayor of Brooklyn and declined several other opportunities to run for higher offices.

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