E.V. Sumner
1797–1863
Source: Library of Congress
Biography
General E.V. Sumner was a distinguished military officer who served with distinction during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars of the western frontier. He commanded various regiments and departments throughout his career, earning respect for his strategic abilities and leadership. Sumner played a significant role in several major campaigns and maintained a prominent position within the Union Army hierarchy during and after the war.