John Austin Wharton | |
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Born | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | July 3, 1828
Died | April 6, 1865 Houston, Texas | (aged 36)
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Austin Wharton (July 3, 1828 – April 6, 1865) was a lawyer, plantation owner, and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was one of the Confederacy's best tactical cavalry commanders.