He was appointed to the brevet grade of Colonel, USA, with the same assignment on May 30, 1848.

He was nominated and confirmed for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general of volunteers in 1866.

He was a recipient of the brevet grade of brigadier general of volunteers and of the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action.

The award of the brevet grade was made retroactively effective to the date of his death, October 7, 1864.

Johnson nominated Mussey for appointment to the brevet grade of brigadier general of volunteers, but the U.S. Senate did not confirm the appointment.

He served in colorful fashion as a Union Army colonel and was appointed to the brevet grade of brigadier general.

In 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated and the U.S. Senate confirmed Robinson's appointment to the brevet grade of major general in the regular army.

In 1866, he was awarded the brevet grade of major general of volunteers.

A brevet grade of brigadier general was awarded to Burbank in 1866 for his service during the Battle of Gettysburg.

In 1866, he was appointed to the brevet grade of brigadier general, United States Army.