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Did Wallace serve during the American Civil War?

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Yes, he did. Wallace served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He enlisted as a private in 1861 and rose through the ranks to become a major general by 1865. He distinguished himself in several battles, including the Battle of Fort Donelson and the Battle of Shiloh. After the war, he served as governor of New Mexico Territory and Minister to the Ottoman Empire.
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