George B. Anderson Military person

George Burgwyn Anderson (April 12, 1831 – October 16, 1862) was a career military officer, serving first in the antebellum U.S. Army and then dying from wounds inflicted during the American Civil War while a general officer in the Confederate Army. He was among six generals killed or mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam in September 1862.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 12, 1831
Birth place	Orange County North Carolina
Date of death	October 16, 1862
Place of death	Raleigh North Carolina
Resting place	Historic Oakwood Cemetery

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military operations	American Civil War Utah War Battle of South Mountain Seven Days Battles Battle of Antietam Battle of Malvern Hill Battle of Williamsburg
military branch	Cavalry Infantry
service start	1852
service end	1852