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William W. Belknap was commissioned as a major in which Volunteer Infantry?
15th Iowa Volunteer Infantry
30th New York Volunteer Infantry
50th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
22nd Washington Volunteer Infantry
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William Worth Belknap was a United States Army officer, politician, and businessman who served as United States Secretary of War from 1869 to 1876. Belknap was commissioned as a major in the 15th Iowa Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He served in the war until 1865, when he was honorably discharged.
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