James B. McPherson Military person

James Birdseye McPherson (November 14, 1828 – July 22, 1864) was a career United States Army officer who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was killed at the Battle of Atlanta, the second highest ranking Union officer killed during the war.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 14, 1828
Birth place	Clyde Ohio
Date of death	July 22, 1864
Place of death	Atlanta

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allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War Atlanta Campaign Battle of Atlanta Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Shiloh Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Fort Henry
military branch	Union Army
military command	Army of the Tennessee XVII Corps
military unit	United States Army Corps of Engineers
service start	1853
service end	1864