John Austin Wharton | |
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| Born | July 3, 1828 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1865 (aged 36) Houston, Texas |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| 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.