Henry Guibor facts for kids

Henry Guibor (born 1823, died October 17, 1899) was a brave captain in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. He was an expert in artillery, which means he commanded big cannons.

Guibor grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Before the Civil War, he fought in the U.S.-Mexican War. This experience helped him become a skilled military leader.

Early Military Service

Before the Civil War began, Henry Guibor was an officer in the state militia in Missouri. A militia is like a local army made up of citizens. His group was an artillery battery, meaning they operated cannons.

In St. Louis, a Union general named Nathaniel Lyon took over a place called Camp Jackson. Many state militiamen, including Guibor, were arrested there. However, Guibor was soon released.

After being released, Guibor traveled to join Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson's Missouri State Guard. This was another state military group. He was given command of his own artillery battery. His battery had four six-pound smoothbore guns. These were cannons that fired a six-pound cannonball.

First Battles in Missouri

Guibor's battery quickly saw action in several battles. They fought at Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Dry Wood Creek, and Lexington. These battles were important early fights in the Civil War.

Joining the Confederate Army

By December 1861, Guibor's battery was officially reorganized. They joined the main Confederate Army in Memphis, Tennessee.

Soon after, his battery was sent to join General Sterling Price's army. They fought in more important battles, including Pea Ridge, Iuka, and Corinth. These battles took place in the western part of the war.

Fighting in Mississippi

Later, Guibor's command moved to General John C. Pemberton's Confederate army. This army was defending parts of Mississippi.

During the Battle of Grand Gulf, Guibor was wounded. This happened during a cannon fight with Union ships on the river. He was later captured with General Pemberton's army when Vicksburg, Mississippi, fell to the Union.

Final Campaigns

After being captured, Guibor was released as part of a prisoner exchange. His command then moved to defend northern Georgia. Here, he saw a lot of fighting.

He was involved in battles around Atlanta, Georgia, where he was wounded again. His battery then joined General John Bell Hood's army. They moved north into Tennessee. Guibor and his men fought bravely in the battles of Franklin and Murfreesboro.

Finally, on April 26, 1865, Henry Guibor and his men surrendered. They were part of the remaining army of General Joseph E. Johnston in North Carolina. This marked the end of their service in the Civil War.