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Major General Daniel Butterfield is credited with composing the bugle call 'Taps,' which is now used by the U.S. military during flag ceremonies and funerals. source: U.S. Army Center of Military History
He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Gaines' Mill in the American Civil War. source: Congressional Medal of Honor Society
He served as the Chief of Staff for the Army of the Potomac, playing a crucial role in organizing and managing military operations. source: National Park Service
He was instrumental in the establishment of the American Express Company, serving as its vice president. source: American Express History
He attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. source: Union College Archives
Though not a graduate, his military strategies and leadership have been studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point. source: West Point History
