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What was Abner Doubleday's role in Gettysburg?
At the start of the Battle of Gettysburg, Abner Doubleday's division was the second infantry division on the field to reinforce the cavalry division of Brigadier General Buford.
What side did Abner Doubleday fight on during the American Civil War?
Abner Doubleday (June 26, 1819 – January 26, 1893) was a career United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War.
Who were some of Abner Doubleday's comrades?
When his corps commander, Major General John F. Reynolds, was killed very early in the fighting, Abner Doubleday found himself in command of the corps at 10:50 am.
What were some of Abner Doubleday's victories in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Abner Doubleday spent five hours leading 9,500 men against ten Confederate brigades numbering over 16,000. Seven brigades sustained casualties, indicating a ferocious Union defense.
Did Abner Doubleday's corps win the battle of gettysburg?
On Cemetery Hill, the I Corps could muster only a third of its men as effective for duty, essentially destroying the corps as a combat force for the rest Gettysburg.
Did Abner Doubleday kill anyone?
Abner Doubleday's men fought well in the morning, putting up a stout resistance.
What was the end of the Battle of Gettysburg like for Abner Doubleday?
Abner Doubleday was wounded in the neck on the second day of Gettysburg
Did Abner Doubleday receive any medals?
After Abner Doubleday was wounded on the second day, he received a brevet promotion to colonel in the regular army for his service.

Question: Who was his commanding officer?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was Abner Doubleday's commanding officer?