(Hill's homespun jacket displays the three stars of a colonel; however, his careless attitude toward proper uniforms is well known.) Ambrose Powell Hill (1825-1865) graduated from West Point, 1847. Resigned his U.S. Army commission in March 1861...
(Hill's homespun jacket displays the three stars of a colonel; however, his careless attitude toward proper uniforms is well known.) Ambrose Powell Hill (1825-1865) graduated from West Point, 1847. Resigned his U.S. Army commission in March 1861...
(Hill's homespun jacket displays the three stars of a colonel; however, his careless attitude toward proper uniforms is well known.) Ambrose Powell Hill (1825-1865) graduated from West Point, 1847. Resigned his U.S. Army commission in March 1861...
(Photographed in civilian attire.) Graduated form West Point; 1846; Mexican War veteran. Resigned his U.S. Army commission and was commissioned as a colonel in the 9th Alabama Infantry in July 1861. Promoted to brigadier general in October 1861...
(Unable to determine rank in the photograph. Only known wartime photograph.) Graduated form West Point, 1838; Seminole War and Mexican War veteran. Resigned his U.S. Army commission in June 1861 and was commissioned as a major in the Confederate...
(Uniform indicates rank of colonel.) Mexican War veteran. Appointed as a colonel of the 7th Virginia Infantry at the outbreak of war. Promoted to brigadier general in June 1862 and major general in September 1864. Major campaigns and battles...
(Uniform indicates rank of colonel.) Appointed captain in the Mississippi State Army in April 1861; entered Confederate service in May 1861. After promoting through the grades, Harris was promoted to brigadier general in January 1864. Major...