Alvan Cullem Gillem Military person

Alvan Cullem Gillem (July 29, 1830 – December 2, 1875) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Although Southern-born, he remained loyal to the Federal government and fought in several battles in the Western Theater before commanding occupation troops in Mississippi and Arkansas during Reconstruction. He later played a prominent role in the Modoc War in 1873.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 29, 1830
Birth place	Gainesboro Tennessee
Date of death	December 02, 1875
Place of death	Nashville Tennessee
Resting place	Mount Olivet Cemetery (Nashville)

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allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Modoc War Second Seminole War
military branch	Union Army
military command	Fourth Military District 10th Tennessee Infantry
service start	1851
service end	1875