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NELSON APPLETON MILES

Photograph of NELSON APPLETON MILES Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
NELSON APPLETON
Surname
MILES
Occupation
LIEUTENANT GENERAL

The Name Nelson

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Neil or son of the champion.
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