Edward Ord

Edward Otho Cresap Ord
Born	(1818-10-18)October 18, 1818 Cumberland, Maryland, US
Died	July 22, 1883(1883-07-22) (aged 64) Havana, Captaincy General of Cuba
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States (Union)
Service / branch	United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service	1839–1881
Rank	Major General
Commands	XIII Corps XVIII Corps XXIV Corps Army of the James
Battles / wars	Seminole War American Civil War Indian Wars
Relations	Edward Otho Cresap Ord, II, son Jules Garesche Ord, son

Edward Otho Cresap Ord (October 18, 1818 – July 22, 1883), frequently referred to as E. O. C. Ord, was an American engineer and United States Army officer who saw action in the Seminole War, the Indian Wars, and the American Civil War. He commanded an army during the final days of the Civil War, and was instrumental in forcing the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. He also designed Fort Sam Houston. He died in Havana, Cuba of yellow fever.