George Meade By CTaylor1995 Dec 31, 1815 George Meade was born in Cadiz, Spain Jan 1, 1831 Meade enters United States Military Academy (West Point) "Actual date not known" Jan 1, 1835 Meade graduates 19th of his class of 56 cadets "Actual date not known" Dec 31, 1840 Meade marries Margaretta Sergeant Jan 1, 1842 Meade reenters the Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Topographical Engineers "Actual date not known" Jan 1, 1856 Meade is promoted to Captain "Actual date not known" Aug 31, 1861 Meade promoted from Captain to Brigadier General of Volunteers Nov 29, 1862 Meade promoted to Major General of Volunteers Period: Jul 1, 1863 to Jul 3, 1863 Meade wins the Battle of Gettysburg Nov 6, 1872 Meade dies at age 56
