John Buford
General
John Buford Jr. was a United States Army cavalry officer. He fought for the Union as a brigadier general during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: March 4, 1826, Woodford County, KY
Died: December 16, 1863 (age 37 years), Washington, D.C.
Place of burial: West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY
Siblings: Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, Helen Buford, Thomas Jefferson Buford, and more
Battles/wars: First Sioux War > Battle of Ash Hollow;
Commands held: Chief of Cavalry, Army of the Potomac
Rank: Major General