John Pelham
Soldier
John Pelham was a Confederate cavalry soldier under J. E. B. Stuart during the American Civil War. Robert E. Lee called Pelham "The Gallant Pelham" for his use of light artillery at the Battle of Fredericksburg to delay U.S. soldiers. Wikipedia
Born: September 7, 1838, Alexandria, AL
Died: March 17, 1863 (age 24 years), Culpeper, VA
Place of burial: City Cemetery in Jacksonville, Alabama
Battles/wars: American Civil War
Rank: Major (posthumously promoted to lieutenant colonel)