Joseph Hooker
American general
Joseph Hooker was an American Civil War general for the Union, chiefly remembered for his decisive defeat by Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. Wikipedia
Born: November 13, 1814, Hadley, MA
Died: October 31, 1879 (age 64 years), Garden City, NY
Place of burial: Spring Grove, Cincinnati, OH
Education: United States Military Academy and Hopkins Academy
Parents: Mary Seymour and Joseph Hooker IV
Organizations founded: Cavalry Corps and Bureau of Military Information
Awards: Founder's Gold Medal