ROBERT E. LEE
His father was famed American Revolution officer "Light Horse" Harry Lee. He was the one who said of General Washington that he was: "First in War, First in Peace and First in the Hearts of his Countrymen."
He graduated #2 in his class at West Point. (Didn't say who was #1.)
He was an engineer and the best West Point grads were appointed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. However, it was pointed ut that he made the statement that Fort Pulaski, guarding Savannah, could never be taken. Of course that was before rifled cannons.
Lee had no demerits when he graduated from West Point. The same can not be said for George Armstrong Custer.
During the Mexican War, Lee was in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry and served under Gerneral Winfield Scott. Scott admired him and was sure Lee was destined for glory.
--Old Secesh
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