John C. Pemberton
John Clifford Pemberton | |
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John Clifford Pemberton | |
| Born | August 10, 1814 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 13, 1881 (aged 66) Penllyn, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1837–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank | Brev. Major (USA) Lieutenant General (CSA) |
| Commands | Army of Mississippi |
| Battles / wars | Seminole Wars Mexican–American War American Civil War |
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881), was a career officer in the United States Army. He fought in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War. He was commended (rewarded) for his performance in the Mexican–American War.
He also fought in the American Civil War. He commanded the Confederate army in the Siege of Vicksburg. He surrendered on July 4th, 1863.