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The Van Dorn SistersEarl Van Dorn Earl Van Dorn Confederate States Army general Earl Van Dorn (September 17, 1820 – May 7, 1863) was an American Major General who started his military career as a United States Army officer and became famous for successfully leading two defenses of a Native American settlement from the Comanche. He joined Confederate forces in 1861 after the Civil War broke out and was a major general when he was killed in a private conflict. This article may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral. (December 2025) Quick facts Born, Died ... Earl Van Dorn Van Dorn in uniform, c. 1862 Born (1820-09-17)September 17, 1820 Claiborne… (Source: Wikipedia)
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