Darius Nash Couch 1822-1897
(3rd cousin twice removed to Levi Couch)
Major General, USA
Massachusetts
Before Antietam:
Pre-War Profession: Graduated USMA 1846 (13th of 59) with Army service in the Mexican and Seminole wars. Noted naturalist and later manufacturer. In June 1861 made Col. of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. In May 1861 appointed BGen and commanded 1st Division of the IV Corps in Peninsula and Seven Days campaigns. Promoted to MGen in July 62.
In Antietam campaign:
In command of the 1st Division/ Fourth (IV) Corps, but was on something of a wild goose chase toward and back from Harpers Ferry all day on September 17th. His division was not engaged at Antietam.
After Antietam:
He commanded Second (II) Corps at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and then applied for relief of duty. He commanded Pennsylvania militia in the Gettysburg campaign, and led the 2nd Division/XXIII Corps during the Nashville and Carolinas campaigns.
After the War:
Post War Career: Politician.
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Herman Couch 1892-1977
(grandson of Levi Couch)
PVT 127th Infantry 32nd Division
Served in US Army from June 24, 1918 - May 5, 1919
Served overseas from August 14, 1918 - May 5, 1919
Fought in Battle of Argonne Forest during WWI
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Elmer Couch 1888-1935
(grandson of Levi Couch)
PVT 328 INF 82 Division
Served from July 15, 1918 - May 20, 1919
Served overseas from September 26, 1918- May 20, 1919
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Jack Couch 1927-1994
(great-grandson of Levi Couch)
Served in US Navy twice. Enlisted first and served from 1943-1947 during WWII. Second time was served during the Korean conflict from 1949-1953
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Leslie Couch Jr. 1921-2004
(great-grandson of Levi Couch)
Served in the Army Medical Detachment of the 349th Infantry during World War II. |  |
Ebenezer Couch 1709-1797
(Grandfather of Levi Couch)
Revolutionary War Patriot
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Ebenezer Couch Jr. 1732/33-1800
(Father of Levi Couch)
Revolutionary War Captain
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