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Generals of the Union

__General George Gordon Meade__ (1815-1872) Born in Cadiz, Spain. He also fought in the Seminole War, and the Mexican- American War. He served as a Union General, he is best known for defeating Confederate Robert E. Lee. George Meade was also involved in some coastal construction including lighthouses. He was promoted from Captain to Brigadier General in 1861. He eventually died of pneumonia after being struck in battle in 1872. __Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker__ (1814-1879) Born in Hadley, Massachusetts. He also fought in the Mexican-American War. He became known as "Fighting Joe" during the civil war, and the nickname stuck with him. Hooker asked for a commission at the start of the Civil War but was rejected. He had to borrow money to make the trip east from California. After The First Battle Of Bull Run, he wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln, that complained about Military management, and again requested a commission. He died at age 64. __Maj. Gen. Oliver Howard__ (1830-1909) Born in Leeds, Maine. After the war, he commanded troops in the west during a campaign against the Nez Perce tribe. He was one of the founders of Howard University. Oliver Howard served as president from 1869 to 1874 He was quoted in saying "The opposition to Negro education made itself felt everywhere in a combination not to allow the freedmen any room or building in which a school might be taught." __Maj. Gen. John Reynolds__ (1820-1863) Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was one of the Union army's most respected soldiers. He was nominated to the United States Military Academy in 1837. John Reynolds had little battle experience but turned out to be an outstanding general. Right after the war started, he was promoted to accompany a higher ranked general but he declined the offer. John Reynolds died very soon after the war started in 1863. __Brig. Gen. Henry Hunt__ (1819-1889) Born in Detroit, Michigan. Henry Hunt was also the Chief of Artillery. He was widely considered the greatest artillery tactician. His courage affected the outcome of some of the greatest battles in history. Henry Hunt gained his first amount of fame in the First Battle Of Bull Run, when he was victorious in an artillery battle. Later, he became the chief of artillery in the Department Of Northeast Virginia, and defended Washington D.C. For Henry Hunt, his greatest service was in the Battle of Gettysburg.



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