Nelson A. Miles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nelson A. Miles

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Commanding General of the United States Army

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1839

Place of Birth: Westminster, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 15-May-1925

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Nelson Appleton Miles (August 8, 1839 – May 15, 1925) was an American military general who served in the American Civil War, the American Indian Wars, and the Spanish–American War.
From 1895 to 1903, he served as the last Commanding General of the United States Army before the office was abolished.