In the last post,I mentioned this man's name. Even though he was a West Point graduate and Union general, not many people know of him. I didn't. That why it was our "Frank" question. I like to Roadtrip Thru History where I start with one thing and see where it takes me, much like finding a road and seeing where you end up.
So, we're going to Roadtrip Charles Gilbert.
And, what better place to start in the unknown than with good ol' Wikipedia?
CHARLES CHAMPION GILBERT
(March 1, 1822 to January 17, 1903)
United States Army officer during the Mexican War and Civil War.
Born in Zanesville, Ohio, and graduated from West Point in the famed Class of 1846, finishing 21st of 59 students.
His classmates included twenty future Civil War generals, including George B. McClellan, Stonewall Jackson, George Stoneman, and George Pickett.
During the Mexican War he served in the 3rd U.S. Infantry and 1st U.S. Infantry and fought at Veracruz and Mexico City.
Do You Know Me Now?-- Old Secesh
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