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COMMANDER // 1831–1862

Frederick Townsend Ward

brigadier generalUnited States2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1831 – 1862

183518401845185018551860Taiping Rebellion · 1851-1864Battle of Shanghai — July 1, 1861 · Qing dynasty · Taiping RebellionBattle of Cixi — September 20, 1862 · Qing dynasty · Taiping Rebellion

Active service 1861–1862 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 30.

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Frederick Townsend Ward was an American sailor and mercenary known for his military service in Imperial China during the Taiping Rebellion. He commanded the Ever Victorious Army, a joint Sino-foreign force, against the Taiping rebels. He remained in command of the Ever Victorious Army until his death in battle in 1862, after which leadership was taken over by Henry Andres Burgevine.

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Battles (2)

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