George Edward Pickett

Birth

Jan 16, 1825

This was when george pickett was born.

second promotion

May 1, 1845

On this day he was promoted to 1st leuitenant while he fought the 9th infentreny.

graduation

May 31, 1846

This was the day that Pickett graduated from west point college.

promoted

Jun 3, 1846

He became 2nd lieutenant of the 8th infentry in the american mexican war.

joined

Jun 25, 1861

Pickett joined the confederate army, also pickett did not support slavery.

3rd promotion

Jan 14, 1862

Pickett is promoted to general.

battle

May 5, 1862

Pickett is called to the battle of williamsburg.

battle of Seven Pines

May 31, 1862

Pickett was called to the battle of Seven Pines to strenghten the army.

Gettysburg

Jul 3, 1863

He was called to the battle of Gettysburg.

Atlanta

Jul 22, 1864

This is when he was in the battle of Atlanta.

the battle of Five Forks

Apr 1, 1865

The battle of Five Forks is what pickett was called to strenghten army.

coming home

Jun 1, 1865

Pickett came home to his wife and he was acused of the anging of 5 men but later on he was not charged for the crime.

death

Jul 30, 1875

This is then Pickett died after being a insurance sales man