Thomas L. Rosser Military person

Thomas Lafayette (Tex) Rosser (October 15, 1836 – March 29, 1910) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and later an officer in the Spanish American War and railroad construction engineer. A favorite of J.E.B. Stuart, he was noted for his daring cavalry raids, efficiency in handling combat troops, and tactical brilliance.

Personal facts

Thomas L. Rosser
Alias (AKA)Tex Rosser
Birth dateOctober 15, 1836
Birth place
Campbell County Virginia
Date of deathMarch 29, 1910
Place of death
Charlottesville Virginia

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
military operations
American Civil War
Battle of Gettysburg
Spanish–American War
Battle of South Mountain
Seven Days Battles
Battle of the Wilderness
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Siege of Petersburg
First Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Cedar Creek
Battle of Beaver Dam Creek
Battle of Hanover
Battle of Kelly's Ford
Appomattox Campaign
Battle of Trevilian Station
Battle of Tom's Brook
military command5th Virginia Cavalry
service start1861

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External resources

  1. http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/rosser_tl.shtml