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Union General Zealous Bates Tower graduated from West Point in 1841. Among his graduating class of 52 cadets, Tower ranked No. 1. He was an excellent engineer and he also served in the Second Battle of Bull Run where he was severely wounded. His fortifications in Tennessee helped defeat Confederate General Braxton Bragg.

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He graduated with First Honors from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1841.

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