Gibbon

John Gibbon

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  • Born

    John gibbon was born

  • Graduated west point

    Appointed to west point

  • Captian of 4th artillery

  • Brigadier General of volunteers

    Commanded the birgade of westerners
  • Battle of Brawners Farm

    Battle of Brawners Farm

    Led the westerners Brigade
  • Battle of South Mountain

    Battle of South Mountain

    Led the same brigade to this battle and shortly after they were know and the Iron Brigade for standing up like iron
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    Led the Iron Brigade for the last time
  • Battle of Fredricksberg

    Battle of Fredricksberg

    Gibbon was pomoted to 2nd Division I Corps. he was wounded and was out of action for a couple months after.
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    Battle of Chancellorsville

    First battle he returned too but saw little action
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    Battle of Gettysburg

    commanded the 2nd Division II corps
  • Pcketts Charge

    Pcketts Charge

    John defends against Picketts troop. Johnwas wounded again.
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    Battle of The Wilderness

    After being wounded Gibbon cam back and fought in the battle of the wilderness wiht the 2nd divsion again.
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    Battle at Sportzlvania Court House

    led the 2nd Division
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    Battle of Cold Harbor

    Led 2nd division for one last time
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    Appomattox Campaign

    Led his troops through the Appomattox Campaign
  • Battle of Petersburg

    Battle of Petersburg

    Joining the Army of James commaned the XXIV corps. His troops captured Fort Gregg, the decisive point in the battle.
  • Battle of Appomattox Court House

    Battle of Appomattox Court House

    Got Gerneral Lee to surrender. One of three commissioners for the Confederate surrender.

  • Died at age 68