Winfield Scott Hancock
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Born Winfield Scott Hancock
February 14, 1824
Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died February 9, 1886 (aged 61)
Governors Island, New York, U.S.
Resting place Montgomery Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Education United States Military Academy (BS)
Military service
Nickname(s) Hancock the Superb
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service 1844–1886
Rank Union Army major general rank insignia.svg Major General
Commands II Corps
Battles/wars Mexican-American War
American Civil War
• Battle of Williamsburg
• Battle of Antietam
• Battle of Malvern Hill
• Battle of Fredericksburg
• Battle of Chancellorsville
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of the Wilderness
• Battle of Cold Harbor
• Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
• Battle of Boydton Plank Road
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