Jefferson C. Davis
General
Jefferson Columbus Davis was a regular officer of the United States Army during the American Civil War, known for the similarity of his name to that of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and for his killing of a superior officer in 1862. Wikipedia
Born: March 2, 1828, Clark County, IN
Died: November 30, 1879 (age 51 years), Chicago, IL
Place of burial: Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN
Battles/wars: Mexican–American War > Battle of Buena Vista;
Branch/service: United States Army; Union Army
Nickname: "JCD"
Years of service: 1846–1879