He served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War , known for his command of Fort Sumter at the start of the war .
Robert Anderson ( June 14 , 1805 -- October 26 , 1871 ) was an American military leader .
Robert Anderson served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War , known for Robert Anderson 's command of Fort Sumter at the start of the war .
Robert Anderson ( June 14 , 1805 -- October 26 , 1871 ) was an American military leader .