John C. Pemberton
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881), was a career officer in the United States Army. He fought in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War. He was commended (rewarded) for his performance in the Mexican–American War.
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| Born | August 10, 1814 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 13, 1881 (aged 66) Penllyn, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | 23x15px United States of America 23x15px Confederate States of America |
| Service/branch | 22x20px United States Army 22x20px Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1837–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank | 35px Brev. Major (USA) Lieutenant General (CSA) |
| Commands held | Army of Mississippi |
| Battles/wars | Seminole Wars Mexican–American War American Civil War |
He also fought in the American Civil War. He commanded the Confederate army in the Siege of Vicksburg. He surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
John C. Pemberton Media
- Lt. General John C. Pemberton as Commander of the Army of Vicksburg.jpg
Pemberton as Commander of the Army of Vicksburg
- Vicksburg Siege.pdf
Siege of Vicksburg; positions from June 25 to July 4, 1863
- Pemberton statue at Vicksburg National Military Park.jpg
Pemberton's statue at Vicksburg National Military Park
- JCPembertonCiv.jpg
photo of John Clifford Pemberton (1814–1881)
- John Pemberton Gravestone Color Photograph.jpg
John C. Pemberton gravestone in Laurel Hill Cemetery
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