John Buford memoir written by John Gibbon
Permanent ID:
13488
Image Description:
John Buford, Jr. (March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863) was a Union cavalry officer during the American Civil War. A West Point regular, born in the divided border state of Kentucky, he had many Southern connections, but opted to stay in the Union Army. His first command was a cavalry brigade under Major General John Pope, and he distinguished himself at Second Bull Run, where he was wounded, and also saw action at Antietam and Chancellorsville.
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Format:
Typescript
Collection:
John Gibbon papers
Related Person or Organization:
John Gibbon (author)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Gibbon, John, 1827-1896 [info:lc/authorities/names/n88295116]
United States Cavalry Association [info:lc/authorities/names/n87886914]
Buford, John, 1826-1863 [info:lc/authorities/names/nr92012425]