James
McPherson was born in Ohio in
1828. He joined the US Army and taught engineering at West
Point Military Academy. He was later involved in improving seacoast
fortifications.
On the outbreak of the American Civil War
he joined the Union Army. Promoted to
the rank of lieutenant colonel, he was Aide de Camp to General Henry
Halleck in the Department of Missouri. In February, 1862, McPherson
he became chief engineer under Ulysses Grant.
He played an important role in the capture of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson
and Corinth.
Appointed major general in October, 1862, McPherson commanded the
2nd division of the Army of Tennessee during the Vicksburg
Campaign. James McPherson was killed in the Battle
of Atlanta on 22nd July, 1864.
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