Gen. McClernad
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Name MCCLERNAND, John Alexander
Born May 30 1812, nr Hardinsburg KY
Died September 20 1890, Springfield IL
Pre-War Profession Black Hawk war, lawyer, politician, US congressman.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Belmont, commanded 1st Divn at Fts Henry and Donelson, March 1862
promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/Dist of West Tennessee at Shiloh, Vicksburg campaign, Arkansas Post,
commanded XIII Corps at Vicksburg, removed from command by Grant, commanded XII Corps in Red River campaign, resigned
November 1864.
Post War Career Politician
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