Richard Arnold (general)

Richard Arnold
Major General Richard Arnold
Born	(1828-04-12)April 12, 1828 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	November 8, 1882(1882-11-08) (aged 54) New York City, New York, U.S.
Place of burial	Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1850–1882
Rank	Brigadier General Brevet Major General
Battles / wars	American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Seven Days Battles Siege of Port Hudson Red River Campaign Mobile Campaign
Relations	Isaac P. Rodman (brother-in-law)

Richard Arnold (April 12, 1828 – November 8, 1882) was a career U.S. Army officer who served as a brigadier general in the Union forces during the American Civil War. His artillery helped force the surrender of two important Confederate towns, including Mobile, Alabama.