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Daniel Adams Butterfield (October 31, 1831 – July 17, 1901) was a New York businessman, a Union general in the American Civil War, and Assistant Treasurer of the United States. After working for American Express, co-founded by his father, Butterfield served in the Civil War, where he was soon promoted brigadier general, and wounded at Gaines ...
Although best known for composing ‘Taps,’ Daniel Butterfield received the Medal of Honor for rallying troops in the savage fighting at Gaines’ Mill in 1862.
Apr 16, 2024 · Union Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, who is credited with revising the bugle call that we know as 'taps,' earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia,...
Perhaps best known as the composer of the bugle call "Taps," Daniel Butterfield began his Civil War service as a sergeant in the Washington, D.C., militia. Two weeks later he transferred to the 12th New York Militia as a colonel.
Daniel Butterfield. by The Biographer. Born: October 31, 1831, Utica, NY. Died: July 17, 1901, Cold Spring, NY. Place of burial: West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY. Parents: John Butterfield.
Daniel Adams Butterfield (October 31, 1831 – July 17, 1901) was a New York businessman, a Union general in the American Civil War, and Assistant Treasurer of the United States.
