John A. Wharton
Confederate Army general (1828–1865) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Texian, see John Austin Wharton (died 1838).
John Austin Wharton (July 23, 1828 – April 6, 1865) was a lawyer, plantation owner, and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was one of the Confederacy's best tactical cavalry commanders.
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John Austin Wharton | |
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Born | (1828-07-23)July 23, 1828 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | April 6, 1865(1865-04-06) (aged 36) Houston, Texas |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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