About
American war hero who was a United States Army officer and a Union General during the American Civil War. He also fought in the Second Seminole War and the Mexican-American War.
Before Fame
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842 and was named a brevet second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry.
Trivia
He commanded the Regular Infantry Battalion at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Family Life
He grew up with his family in Dover, Delaware.
Associated With
Ulysses S. Grant was one of many men who thought he was not a good choice for the Overland Campaign in 1864.
