Brigadier General Marsena Patrick, Provost Marshal General for the Army of the Potomac
Abstract
An understanding of Brigadier General Marsena Patrick and his work as Provost Marshal General for the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War should foster a better understanding of how American Army provost operations developed through the nineteenth century. This thesis examines first the origins of military police work in the United States Army. It then surveys Marsena Patrick's background, training, and leadership experiences prior to his appointment as provost marshal general. It goes on to study Patrick's performance as provost marshal general during the second half of the Civil War. The thesis concludes with an examination of the influence of Patrick's efforts on military police work today. Patrick's professionalism and dedication to duty live on in the duty performance of military police today.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA615799
Entities
People
- Jerome F. Koltz
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College