James B. Gordon

James B. Gordon
Born(1822-11-21)November 21, 1822
Wilkes County, North Carolina
DiedMay 18, 1864(1864-05-18) (aged 41)
Richmond, Virginia
Place of burial
St. Paul's Episcopalian Church Cemetery
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army Cavalry
Years of service1861 – 1864
RankBrigadier General
Unit1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment
Commands1st North Carolina Cavalry Regiment
North Carolina Cavalry Brigade
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

James Byron Gordon (November 2, 1822 – May 18, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was killed in action at the Battle of Meadow Bridge.


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