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Don Carlos Buell
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Wounded at Churubusco
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Carlos Buell had been posted to the infantry and seen service in the Seminole and Mexican wars. In the latter he was wounded at Churubusco and received two brevets. The outbreak of the Civil War found him on the West coast as the adjutant general of the Department of the Pacific. -
Military career
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Don Carlos Buell began his military career after graduating 32nd out of 52 from the United States Military Academy in 1841. -
Promoted to brigadier general
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Buell was serving as a lieutenant colonel and was the adjutant of the Department of the Pacific. He was promoted to brigadier general on May, 17, 1861 -
Helpful actions during war
He helped form the Army of the Republic, and was chosen by George B. McClellan to lead the Army of the Ohio in Kentucky. -
Promoted to major General
He was promoted to major general of volunteers on March 22, 1862. He then went on to participate in the first day of the battle of Shiloh, helping turn the tide of battle before Union forces were defeated, as well as during the Corinth campaign. -
Towards Chattanooga
Buell began to move four of his divisions towards Chattanooga in order to take the city and capture important rail lines. His forces, however, were harassed by Confederate cavalry under General Nathan Bedford Forrest, and his supply lines were cut by Confederate general John H. Morgan, effectively halting his advance. -
Battle of Perryville
He moved into Louisville unopposed, and on October 8, 1862, fought the battle of Perryville to an indecisive conclusion. Although he had held the advance of Braxton Bragg during the battle, he did not follow the retreating forces quick enough. -
Relieved of command
Buell was relieved of his command as a result of his inaction, and replaced by General William Rosecrans. -
Pension Agent
he served (1885-89) as pension agent at Louisville. -
Pension Agent
End of his role as an agent -
Death