John Pelham Military person

John Pelham (September 7, 1838 – March 17, 1863) was an artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart during the American Civil War. Dubbed "The Gallant Pelham" for his military prowess and personal courage, Pelham revolutionized the usage of light artillery as a mobile arm of the cavalry.

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John Pelham
Birth dateSeptember 07, 1838
Birth place
Alexandria Alabama
Date of deathMarch 17, 1863
Place of death
Culpeper Virginia
Resting place
Jacksonville Alabama

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military operations
American Civil War
service start1861
service end1863

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