John C. Pemberton
Confederate Army officer
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881), was a career officer in the United States Army. He fought in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War. He was commended (rewarded) for his performance in the Mexican–American War.
| John Clifford Pemberton | |
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 John Clifford Pemberton | |
| Born | August 10, 1814 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 13, 1881 (aged 66) Penllyn, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |  United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1837–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank |  Brev. Major (USA)Lieutenant General (CSA) |
| Commands held | Army of Mississippi |
| Battles/wars | Seminole Wars Mexican–American War American Civil War |
He also fought in the American Civil War. He commanded the Confederate army in the Siege of Vicksburg. He surrendered on July 4th, 1863.
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