Background
Craigie, David Johnston was born on December 6, 1840 in Broomieside, Scotland. Son of George and Helen (Young) Craigie.
Craigie, David Johnston was born on December 6, 1840 in Broomieside, Scotland. Son of George and Helen (Young) Craigie.
Educated at various schools private teachers.
Served as First lieutenant, 8th Iowa Infantry, September 12, 1861-July 25, 1864. Captain assistant adjutant general volumes, July 2, 1864. Honorary mustered out, September 19, 1865.
Second lieutenant, May 11, 1866.
Advanced through grades to brigadier general, August 12, 1903. Retired, August 13, 1903.
Bvtd. First lieutenant, March 2, 1867, for battle of Shiloh, Tennessee.
Captain, March 2, 1867, for battle of Iuka, Mississippi.
Served as First lieutenant, 8th Iowa Infantry, September 12, 1861-July 25, 1864. Served in Philippine Islands, 1901-1903.
Married Florence Mortimer, April.