General Orders, No. 9 (U.S. War Department)
January 9, 1863 On January 9, 1863, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 9, dividing the Army of the Cumberland into three … Read more
General Orders, No. 96 (U.S. War Department) (1863)
April 15, 1863 On April 15, 1863, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 96, announcing President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of eight corps … Read more
George Armstrong Custer
December 5, 1839–June 25, 1876 Forever linked with Custer's Last Stand, General George Armstrong Custer was a flamboyant and widely renowned American army officer … Read more
George Brinton McClellan
During the American Civil War, George Brinton McClellan twice served as the commanding general of the Army of the … Read more
George Crook
September 8, 1828–March 21, 1890 George Crook was a noted officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the Indian … Read more
George Edward Pickett
January 16, 1825 – July 30, 1875 A prominent Confederate commander during the American Civil War, George Edward Pickett is most remembered for leading … Read more
George Gordon Meade
December 31, 1815–November 6, 1872 Victorious commander at the Battle of Gettysburg, Major General George G. Meade commanded the Army of the Potomac throughout … Read more
George Henry Thomas
July 31, 1816–March 28, 1870 Major General George Henry Thomas was a prominent Union general who served primarily in the Western Theater of the … Read more
George Hunt Pendleton
July 19, 1825 – November 24, 1889 George Hunt Pendleton was a Democratic Congressman and Senator from Ohio. A leading Peace Democrat during the … Read more
George Stoneman
August 8, 1822 – September 5, 1894 A prominent Union cavalry officer, Major General George Stoneman commanded the cavalry corps of the Army of … Read more