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James Ewell Brown Stuart is Born
Born in Virginia, J.E.B Stuart was one of the most famous cavalrymen of the Civil War. He was a Veteran of Bleeding Kansas and Indian fighting on the plains and he carried out orders from Robert E. Lee to proceed to Harper's Ferry and participate in the capture of John Brown. He later resigned not long after he had been promoted to a higher position. -
Graduated From West Point
James Ewell Brown Stuart graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and ranked 13th of the forty six that were in the class of 1854. -
Promoted to Captain of Cavalry
Jeb was a 1st Lieutenant in the first cavalry and was then promoted to captain on April 22nd. -
Resigned From the Cavalry
After he was promoted to Captain of the 1st Cavalry, he resigned on May 14th shortly after Virginia's secession and was made Lieutenant of Virginia Infantry. -
The 15th Regiment Alabama Infantry is Organized
The 15th Alabama was a Confederate volunteer infantry. It fought mainly with the army of Robert E. Lee and the army of Northern Virginia. Organized in the summer of 1851 at Fort Mitchell. The battle of Gettysburg is what the regiment is best known for. -
Battle of Manassas
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Battle Of Chancellorsville
Jeb was sent to assist Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. When Jackson was injured, Jeb replaced him in battle -
Battle of Gettysburg
The 15th Alabama is most famous for being the regiment that confronted the 20th Maine on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Despite several ferocious assaults, the 15th Alabama was ultimately unable to dislodge the Union troops, and eventually retreated in the face of a bayonet charge led by the 20th Maine's commander, Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain -
Jeb Stuart Passes Away
