Union Civil War Generals

4. He was a US Army officer for his entire career and eventually a nominee for the office of President of the US in 1880
5. He is best known as a political major general of the Union Army during the American Civil War, and for his leadership role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
7. His regiment missed Chancellorsville because of a smallpox outbreak in the ranks
9. He is known for his association with Ulysses S. Grant and for his fast assent to major general
10. His stout defense at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863 saved the Union Army from being completely routed, earning him his most famous nickname, "the Rock of Chickamauga"
11. He is known for committing the Army of the Potomac to Gettysburg
13. U.S. Army officer who served in the Civil and Indian wars, meeting his famous demise at the Battle of Little Bighorn
14. He was successful in defeating General Lee, but was criticized for not pursuing the Confederate Army when in his grasp
15. Led the Union Army and later became the President of the United States

1. He was awarded the medal of honor and he was known throughout the country by his new nickname “the Boy Colonel”
2. Major General for the Union and is best remembered for his stunning defeat by Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville
3. Led the Army of the Potomac and also ran for President against Abraham Lincoln
6. One of the first "political" major generals appointed by President Lincoln and replaced Benjamin Butler at New Orleans
8. Best known for surrendering Fort Sumter, the first engagement of the Civil War
12. Best known for taking Atlanta followed by his brutal but effective "march to the sea"