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The United States Military Academy (USMA), often called West Point, is a special college in West Point, New York. It trains young people to become officers in the United States Army. During the American Civil War, many officers from West Point joined the Confederate States Army (CSA). Jefferson Davis, who was the President of the Confederacy and a former West Point graduate himself, preferred officers who had trained there. This article lists those West Point alumni who served the Confederacy. It also includes some officers who attended West Point but didn't graduate, like Lewis Armistead. You'll also see some family connections, such as members of the famous Lee family of Virginia. Other well-known Confederate officers from West Point include James Longstreet, Stonewall Jackson, and J.E.B. Stuart.

West Point Graduates in the Confederate Army

Note: "Class year" is usually when someone graduated. During wartime, classes sometimes finished early. Note: A "-" before a class year means the person attended West Point but didn't graduate. Note: People from the same class are listed by their class rank (highest first), with non-graduates listed alphabetically at the end.

Name Class year Notability References
De Russy, Louis GustaveLouis Gustave De Russy 1814 A Major in the U.S. Army and later a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He fought in the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War. He was the oldest West Point graduate to serve the Confederacy.
Chase, William HenryWilliam Henry Chase 1815 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Florida Militia. He worked as an engineer for both military and civilian projects.
Cooper, SamuelSamuel Cooper 1815 A Colonel in the U.S. Army and a full General in the Confederate Army. He served in the 2nd Seminole War and the Mexican–American War. He was the Adjutant General for both the U.S. Army and later the Confederate Army.
Lee II, Richard BlandRichard Bland Lee II 1817 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 2nd Seminole War and worked in the supply department for both armies. He was a cousin of Robert E. Lee.
McDonald, Angus WilliamAngus William McDonald 1817 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He led the 7th Virginia Cavalry.
Butler, Edward G.W.Edward G.W. Butler 1820 A Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Louisiana Militia. He served in the Mexican–American War. His Confederate service details are not fully clear.
Winder, John H.John H. Winder 1820 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War and oversaw Confederate prison camps.
Dimmock, CharlesCharles Dimmock 1821 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Virginia Militia. He designed defenses for Petersburg.
Gwynn, WalterWalter Gwynn 1822 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer for civil projects, forts, and railroads.
Trimble, Isaac R.Isaac R. Trimble 1822 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer and was wounded and captured at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Beckley, AlfredAlfred Beckley 1823 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Virginia Militia and Confederate Army. He served in Virginia.
Donelson, Daniel SmithDaniel Smith Donelson 1825 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Department of East Tennessee and passed away in April 1863 due to illness.
Huger, BenjaminBenjamin Huger 1825 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War and was later assigned to staff duties during the Civil War.
Street, Nathaniel H.Nathaniel H. Street 1825 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His later service history is not well known.
Johnston, Albert SidneyAlbert Sidney Johnston 1826 A Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and a full General in the Confederate Army. He fought in the Texas War of Independence, Mexican–American War, and Utah War. He was killed at the Battle of Shiloh.
White, Edward BrickellEdward Brickell White 1826 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a civil engineer and led the 3rd (Palmetto) South Carolina Light Artillery Battalion.
Dancy, Francis L.Francis L. Dancy 1826 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the Seminole Wars and was the Quartermaster General of Florida.
Grayson, John B.John B. Grayson 1826 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War and passed away from illness in October 1861.
Archer, JohnJohn Archer 1826 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He was a planter and served as a staff officer.
Bradford, James A.J.James A.J. Bradford 1827 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 1st North Carolina Artillery and passed away from illness in September 1863.
Polk, LeonidasLeonidas Polk 1827 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a corps and was killed during the Battle of Marietta. He was the uncle of Lucius E. Polk.
Rains, Gabriel J.Gabriel J. Rains 1827 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the 2nd Seminole War, Mexican–American War, and Yakima War. He led the Confederate Torpedo Bureau and was the brother of George Washington Rains.
Anderson, Pierce B.Pierce B. Anderson -
(1827)		 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early but later served as an infantry and artillery officer. He was killed at the Battle of Allegheny Mountain.
Mercer, Hugh W.Hugh W. Mercer 1828 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the District of Georgia.
Locke, Joseph L.Joseph L. Locke 1828 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the supply department.
Drayton, Thomas F.Thomas F. Drayton 1828 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was a railroad engineer and fought against his brother Percival Drayton at the Battle of Port Royal.
Lee, Robert E.Robert E. Lee 1829 A Colonel in the U.S. Army and a full General in the Confederate Army. He graduated second in his class at West Point without any demerits. He famously commanded the Army of Northern Virginia and was the General-in-Chief of the Confederate Army. He was the father of G.W.C. Lee and uncle of Fitzhugh Lee.
Johnston, Joseph E.Joseph E. Johnston 1829 A Brigadier General in the U.S. Army and a full General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War and Seminole Wars. He was the highest-ranking U.S. Army officer to resign and join the Confederacy.
Blanchard, Albert G.Albert G. Blanchard 1829 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War.
Holmes, Theophilus H.Theophilus H. Holmes 1829 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He commanded coastal defenses and military districts during most of the Civil War.
Humphreys, Benjamin G.Benjamin G. Humphreys -
(1829)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was expelled from West Point due to his involvement in the Eggnog Riot. He later became a Senator and Governor of Mississippi.
Pendleton, William N.William N. Pendleton 1830 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was an educator and an Episcopal priest. He served as Robert E. Lee's Chief of Artillery.
Magruder, John B.John B. Magruder 1830 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was known for his clever delaying tactics during the Peninsula Campaign. He was the brother of Allan B. Magruder.
Bledsoe, Albert TaylorAlbert Taylor Bledsoe 1830 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a priest and professor, and served as the Confederate Assistant Secretary of War.
Clark, Sr., Meriwether LewisMeriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. 1830 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was an architect and served in both Eastern and Western battle areas.
Beall, Lloyd J.Lloyd J. Beall 1830 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as the only Colonel-Commandant of the Confederate States Marine Corps.
Heyward, William C.William C. Heyward 1830 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. His plantation was destroyed during the Raid at Combahee Ferry.
Lea, Albert MillerAlbert Miller Lea 1831 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer.
Northrop, Lucius B.Lucius B. Northrop 1831 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as the Confederate Chief Commissary General of Subsistence.
Williams, James S.James S. Williams 1831 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a civil engineer and served as an engineer.
Stokes, Montford S.Montford S. Stokes -
(1831)		 A Midshipman in the U.S. Navy and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early but later fought in the Mexican–American War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Beaver Dam Creek.
Ewell, Benjamin S.Benjamin S. Ewell 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a college professor and civil engineer. He was the brother of Richard Stoddert Ewell.
Cocke, Philip St. GeorgePhilip St. George Cocke 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He passed away in December 1861.
Fain, Richard G.Richard G. Fain 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He helped raise the 63rd Tennessee Infantry.
Tilghman, TenchTench Tilghman 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Maryland Militia. He served in the Black Hawk War.
Crittenden, George B.George B. Crittenden 1832 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War. His rank was reduced to Colonel in October 1862.
Archer, Robert H.Robert H. Archer 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served in the Seminole Wars.
Gatlin, Richard C.Richard C. Gatlin 1832 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the 2nd Seminole War and Mexican–American War. He was the Adjutant General and Inspector General of North Carolina.
Marshall, HumphreyHumphrey Marshall 1832 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and later a member of the Confederate Congress.
Bonner, William G.William G. Bonner -
(1832)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as Chief Engineer for General Humphrey Marshall.
Smith, Francis HenneyFrancis Henney Smith 1833 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute for many years.
Harris, David BullockDavid Bullock Harris 1833 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a farmer and served as an engineer on Beauregard's staff.
Lee, Roswell W.Roswell W. Lee 1833 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded Native American units.
Davis, J. LuciusJ. Lucius Davis 1833 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 10th Virginia Cavalry.
Myers, Abraham C.Abraham C. Myers 1833 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 2nd Seminole War and Mexican–American War and was the Confederate Quartermaster-General.
Ruggles, DanielDaniel Ruggles 1833 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was known for his service at the Battle of Shiloh.
Du Bose, Benjamin EusebiusBenjamin Eusebius Du Bose 1833 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His later service history is unknown.
Williamson, Thomas H.Thomas H. Williamson -
(1833)		 A Brigadier General in the Virginia Militia and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He taught at the VMI and served as Chief Engineer to Beauregard and Jackson.
Allen, Robert T.P.Robert T.P. Allen 1834 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He founded the Kentucky Military Institute.
Stockton, William T.William T. Stockton 1834 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was captured at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.
Fuller, Charles A.Charles A. Fuller 1834 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer.
Cooper, James FairlieJames Fairlie Cooper 1834 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 7th Georgia Infantry.
Barnwell, Thomas O.Thomas O. Barnwell 1834 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His later service history is unknown.
Bryan, GoodeGoode Bryan 1834 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in several important Civil War battles, including the Battle of the Wilderness.
Magruder, Allan B.Allan B. Magruder -
(1834)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was dismissed from West Point early but later served in the supply department. He was the brother of John B. Magruder.
Griffin, William H.William H. Griffin 1835 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a civil engineer and commanded the 21st Texas Infantry.
Gaillard, Peter C.Peter C. Gaillard 1835 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 27th South Carolina Infantry.
Wells, James M.James M. Wells 1835 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 23rd Mississippi Infantry.
Withers, Jones M.Jones M. Withers 1835 A Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War.
Smith, LarkinLarkin Smith 1835 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Assistant Quartermaster General.
McLeod, HughHugh McLeod 1835 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 1st Texas Infantry and passed away from pneumonia in January 1862.
Leadbetter, DanvilleDanville Leadbetter 1836 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer in the Western Theater.
Anderson, Joseph R.Joseph R. Anderson 1836 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was the Superintendent of the Tredegar Iron Works.
Tompkins, Christopher Q.Christopher Q. Tompkins 1836 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was an iron manufacturer and commanded the 22nd Virginia Infantry.
Tilghman, LloydLloyd Tilghman 1836 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was captured at the Battle of Fort Henry and later killed at the Battle of Champion Hill.
Bragg, BraxtonBraxton Bragg 1837 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a full General in the Confederate Army. He was a main commander in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Fort Bragg is named after him.
Mackall, William W.William W. Mackall 1837 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief of Staff of the Army of Tennessee multiple times.
Jones, Robert T.Robert T. Jones 1837 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 12th Alabama Infantry and was killed at the Battle of Seven Pines.
Early, Jubal AndersonJubal Anderson Early 1837 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He never surrendered and later wrote articles about the "Lost Cause" view of the Confederacy.
Bradford, EdmundEdmund Bradford 1837 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as an Inspector General and Quartermaster General.
Pemberton, John C.John C. Pemberton 1837 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was defeated at the Siege of Vicksburg.
Rutledge, Arthur M.Arthur M. Rutledge 1837 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer.
Elzey (Jones), ArnoldArnold Elzey (Jones) 1837 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was promoted to Brigadier General on the battlefield by Jefferson Davis.
Walker, William H.T.William H.T. Walker 1837 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was the Commandant of Cadets at West Point and was killed at the Battle of Atlanta.
Chilton, Robert H.Robert H. Chilton 1837 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as Inspector General and Chief of Staff to Robert E. Lee for most of the war.
Beauregard, P.G.T.P.G.T. Beauregard 1838 A Major in the U.S. Army and a General in the Confederate Army. He was a military engineer and ordered the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, starting the Civil War.
Trapier, James H.James H. Trapier 1838 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Western Theater and South Carolina.
Blair, William B.William B. Blair 1838 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the supply department.
Wayne, Henry C.Henry C. Wayne 1838 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army (a rank he declined). He commanded the United States Camel Corps and was the Adjutant General of Georgia.
Haynes, Milton A.Milton A. Haynes 1838 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer.
Hardee, William J.William J. Hardee 1838 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was a noted military tactician and fought in several Civil War battles.
Sibley, Henry HopkinsHenry Hopkins Sibley 1838 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He led the unsuccessful New Mexico Campaign and later faced military review.
Johnson, EdwardEdward Johnson 1838 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was captured twice during the Civil War.
Reynolds, Alexander W.Alexander W. Reynolds 1838 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Western Theater.
Stevenson, Carter L.Carter L. Stevenson 1838 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served mostly in the Western Theater.
Liddell, St. John R.St. John R. Liddell -
(1838)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and commanded infantry units in the Western Theater.
Gilmer, Jeremy F.Jeremy F. Gilmer 1839 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served as the Chief Engineer of the Confederate States Army.
Lawton, AlexanderAlexander Lawton 1839 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was wounded at the Battle of Antietam and later served as the Confederacy's Quartermaster General.
Wickliffe, CharlesCharles Wickliffe 1839 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 7th Kentucky Mounted Infantry and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh.
Armistead, Lewis AddisonLewis Addison Armistead -
(1839)		 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early but later rejoined the army. He was killed while leading a brigade at Gettysburg. He was the brother of Frank S. Armistead.
Hébert, Paul OctavePaul Octave Hébert 1840 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He graduated first in his class and was the Governor of Louisiana. He was a cousin to Louis Hébert.
Gilham, William H.William H. Gilham 1840 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was the Commandant of Cadets at the VMI and wrote a military instruction manual.
McCown, John P.John P. McCown 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Western Theater and later faced military review.
Ewell, Richard S.Richard S. Ewell 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He lost a leg after the Second Battle of Bull Run and served in many Eastern battles. He was the brother of Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.
Martin, James GreenJames Green Martin 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General of North Carolina.
Johnson, BushrodBushrod Johnson 1840 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served with distinction in key battles like the Battle of Chickamauga.
Campbell, Reuben P.Reuben P. Campbell 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 7th North Carolina Infantry and was killed at the Battle of Gaines's Mill.
Steele, WilliamWilliam Steele 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry officer.
Maclay, Robert PlunketRobert Plunket Maclay 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Trans-Mississippi Department.
Jordan, ThomasThomas Jordan 1840 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He ran a pro-Southern spy network before the war and later served as General-in-Chief of the Cuban Liberation Army.
Stovall, Marcellus A.Marcellus A. Stovall -
(1840)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early due to health and served as an artillery and infantry commander.
Stansbury, SmithSmith Stansbury 1841 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the Ordnance Department and passed away from sickness in April 1864.
Gorgas, JosiahJosiah Gorgas 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as the Confederate Chief of Ordnance.
Fremont, Sewall L.Sewall L. Fremont 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was a civil and military engineer.
Anderson, Samuel S.Samuel S. Anderson 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General to several Confederate generals.
Jones, SamuelSamuel Jones 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He defended important railroads and salt mines.
Garnett, Robert S.Robert S. Garnett 1841 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was the Commandant of Cadets at West Point and was the first general officer killed in the Civil War. He was a cousin of Richard B. Garnett.
Garnett, Richard B.Richard B. Garnett 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a cousin of Robert S. Garnett.
Sears, Claudius W.Claudius W. Sears 1841 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Eastern Theater and later with the Army of Tennessee.
Jones, John M.John M. Jones 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He fought in many battles, including Battle of Gettysburg, and was killed at Battle of the Wilderness.
Murray, EdwardEdward Murray 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served with the 49th Virginia Infantry.
Buford, AbrahamAbraham Buford 1841 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded cavalry units in the Western Theater.
Rains, George WashingtonGeorge Washington Rains 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He managed iron works and established the Confederate Powderworks. He was the brother of Gabriel J. Rains.
Smith, Gustavus WoodsonGustavus Woodson Smith 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer and briefly commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.
Lovell, MansfieldMansfield Lovell 1842 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He commanded New Orleans until it was captured.
Stewart, Alexander P.Alexander P. Stewart 1842 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was a college professor and a very reliable commander in the West.
Smith, Martin L.Martin L. Smith 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer who planned defenses and commanded a division at Vicksburg.
Hill, Daniel HarveyDaniel Harvey Hill 1842 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He served in many battles but later had disagreements with President Davis.
Rust, Armistead T.M.Armistead T.M. Rust 1842 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 19th Virginia Infantry.
Anderson, Richard H.Richard H. Anderson 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Army of Northern Virginia and was wounded at the Battle of Antietam.
Lay, George W.George W. Lay 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General and Inspector General for several generals.
McLean, Eugene E.Eugene E. McLean 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Quartermaster General for several Confederate generals.
McLaws, LafayetteLafayette McLaws 1842 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. His performance as a combat leader was sometimes inconsistent.
Van Dorn, EarlEarl Van Dorn 1842 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was defeated at the Battle of Pea Ridge and Second Battle of Corinth. He passed away unexpectedly in May 1863.
Longstreet, JamesJames Longstreet 1842 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a senior Lieutenant General of the Confederacy.
Goggin, James M.James M. Goggin -
(1842)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the Army of the Republic of Texas and a Major in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as Adjutant General.
Ripley, Roswell S.Roswell S. Ripley 1843 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He fought in many battles and was severely wounded at the Battle of Antietam.
French, Samuel G.Samuel G. French 1843 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served as a division commander in both Eastern and Western battle areas.
Gardner, FranklinFranklin Gardner 1843 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was known for his strong defense of Port Hudson.
Holloway, Edmunds B.Edmunds B. Holloway 1843 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was accidentally killed by friendly fire in May 1861.
Frost, Daniel M.Daniel M. Frost 1844 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He later left the army to join his family in Canada.
Thomas, Francis J.Francis J. Thomas 1844 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was the original commander of the 1st Maryland Infantry and was killed at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Buckner, Simon BolivarSimon Bolivar Buckner 1844 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was captured and exchanged during the war and later became Governor of Kentucky.
Whiting, William H.C.William H.C. Whiting 1845 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He graduated first in his class and passed away from illness in March 1865.
Hébert, LouisLouis Hébert 1845 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was Chief Engineer of Louisiana and North Carolina. He was a cousin of Paul Octave Hébert.
Rhett, Thomas G.Thomas G. Rhett 1845 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served on Joe Johnston's staff and later became a Colonel in the Egyptian Army.
Smith, Edmund KirbyEdmund Kirby Smith 1845 A Major in the U.S. Army and a General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Trans-Mississippi Department.
Hawes, James MorrisonJames Morrison Hawes 1845 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief of Cavalry for A.S. Johnston.
Radford, Richard C.W.Richard C.W. Radford 1845 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 2nd Virginia Cavalry.
Bee, Barnard E.Barnard E. Bee 1845 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was the brother of fellow Confederate General Hamilton P. Bee.
Brown, John A.John A. Brown 1846 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief of Artillery to E. Kirby Smith.
Jackson, Thomas J.Thomas J. Jackson 1846 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was a professor at Virginia Military Institute and earned his famous nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run. He was accidentally wounded by his own troops at the Battle of Chancellorsville and later passed away.
Adams, JohnJohn Adams 1846 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Second Battle of Franklin.
Smith, William DuncanWilliam Duncan Smith 1846 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He passed away from illness in October 1862.
Maury, Dabney H.Dabney H. Maury 1846 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry officer and later became the United States Ambassador to Colombia.
Jones, David R.David R. Jones 1846 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Army of Northern Virginia and passed away from heart failure in January 1863. He was a cousin to Jefferson Davis.
Wilcox, Cadmus M.Cadmus M. Wilcox 1846 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He fought in battles like Battle of Gettysburg and later became a federal railroad chief.
Gardner, William M.William M. Gardner 1846 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Eastern Theater and later in the Bureau of Prisons.
Maxey, Samuel B.Samuel B. Maxey 1846 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He fought at the Battle of Shiloh and later became a U.S. Senator from Texas.
Pickett, GeorgeGeorge Pickett 1846 A Major in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He is best known for his division's famous charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, known as Pickett's Charge. He was a cousin to Robert Johnston.
Fry, Birkett D.Birkett D. Fry -
(1846)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early but later served in the Eastern Theater.
Beltzhoover, Daniel M.Daniel M. Beltzhoover 1847 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery and brigade commander.
Hill, Ambrose PowellAmbrose Powell Hill 1847 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He rose to corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia and was killed at Petersburg just before Lee's surrender.
Blake, Edward D.Edward D. Blake 1847 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Inspector General to Generals Polk and Hardee.
Heth, HenryHenry Heth 1847 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He wrote the Army's first marksmanship manual and was the first Confederate commander to encounter Union cavalry at Gettysburg.
Stevens, Walter H.Walter H. Stevens 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer in the Eastern Theater.
Jones, William E.William E. Jones 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Nicknamed "Grumble Jones," he was killed in action at the Battle of Piedmont.
Gill, William G.William G. Gill 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief of Ordnance to Robert E. Lee and later to Beauregard. He passed away in June 1862.
Rhett, Thomas S.Thomas S. Rhett 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Inspector of the Ordnance Department in Richmond.
Bryan, Edward B.Edward B. Bryan 1848 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the South Carolina Militia. He passed away in April 1861.
Tyler, Charles H.Charles H. Tyler 1848 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served on the staff of Generals Ewell and Stuart.
Booth, John C.John C. Booth 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Fayetteville Arsenal and passed away in September 1862.
Jackson, Thomas K.Thomas K. Jackson 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He was an Assistant Instructor of Infantry Tactics at West Point and served as Commissary General to Generals Johnston.
Beall, WilliamWilliam Beall 1848 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served with the cavalry and at the Siege of Port Hudson.
Mechling, William T.William T. Mechling 1848 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General in the Western Theater.
Evans, Nathan GeorgeNathan George Evans 1848 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Nicknamed "Shanks," he was known for his excellent service during the battles of Bull Run and Ball's Bluff.
Steuart, George H.George H. Steuart 1848 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Nicknamed "Maryland Steuart," he was known for being a strict disciplinarian.
Duncan, Johnson K.Johnson K. Duncan 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Western Theater.
Moore, John CreedJohn Creed Moore 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Western Theater and later commanded various arsenals.
Withers, John T.John T. Withers 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Assistant Adjutant General of the Confederate States Army.
Robertson, Beverly H.Beverly H. Robertson 1849 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He participated in several Civil War battles, including Battle of Gettysburg.
Field, Charles W.Charles W. Field 1849 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He fought in many Eastern Theater battles, including the Peninsula Campaign and Siege of Petersburg.
Barton, SethSeth Barton 1849 A Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was captured at the Siege of Vicksburg but later released.
Green, Duff CyrusDuff Cyrus Green 1849 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Alabama Militia. He served as Quartermaster General of Alabama.
Williams, Thomas GreenhowThomas Greenhow Williams 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Assistant Commissary General.
Washington, Thornton A.Thornton A. Washington 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Assistant Instructor of Infantry Tactics at West Point and Adjutant General to Robert E. Lee.
Frazer, John W.John W. Frazer 1849 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. His promotion was rejected by Congress after his surrender at the Battle of the Cumberland Gap (1863).
Cumming, AlfredAlfred Cumming 1849 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in both Eastern and Western battle areas.
Reynolds, Samuel H.Samuel H. Reynolds 1849 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 31st Virginia Infantry.
McIntosh, James M.James M. McIntosh 1849 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Pea Ridge.
Culbertson, JacobJacob Culbertson 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He was a professor at West Point and served as an artillery officer.
Bowen, AchillesAchilles Bowen 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer.
Magruder, William T.William T. Magruder 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Flewellen, James PersonsJames Persons Flewellen 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as Superintendent of Conscription in Texas.
Walker, Lucius M.Lucius M. Walker 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded in a duel with fellow general John S. Marmaduke.
Long, Armistead L.Armistead L. Long 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and artillerist.
Ransom, RobertRobert Ransom 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was an Assistant Instructor of Cavalry Tactics at West Point.
Winder, Charles SidneyCharles Sidney Winder 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Stonewall Brigade and was killed at the Battle of Cedar Mountain.
Pearce, N. BartN. Bart Pearce 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Arkansas Militia. He served as an infantry commander.
Calhoun, William RansomWilliam Ransom Calhoun 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed in a duel by another officer. He was the nephew of John C. Calhoun.
Johnston, RobertRobert Johnston 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 3rd Virginia Cavalry and served on the staff of his cousin, General George Pickett.
Bingham, ThomasThomas Bingham 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Cabell, William LewisWilliam Lewis Cabell 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was captured during Price's Raid and later became mayor of Dallas, Texas.
Wilson, James H.James H. Wilson 1850 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 8th Arkansas Infantry Regiment.
Cole, Robert GrandersonRobert Granderson Cole 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief Commissary General for the Army of Northern Virginia.
Mouton, AlfredAlfred Mouton 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Mansfield.
Corley, James L.James L. Corley 1850 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief Quartermaster General for the Army of Northern Virginia.
Stith, Donald C.Donald C. Stith 1850 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an Adjutant General and Inspector General on many staffs.
Anderson, Charles DeWittCharles DeWitt Anderson -
(1850)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was the first Texan appointed to West Point but resigned early. He commanded the 21st Alabama Infantry.
Welcker, William T.William T. Welcker 1851 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served on the staff of General Earl van Dorn.
Huse, CalebCaleb Huse 1851 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as one of the Confederacy's main weapons purchasing agents in Europe.
Helm, Benjamin HardinBenjamin Hardin Helm 1851 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the famous Kentucky Orphan Brigade and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga. He was the brother-in-law of Abraham Lincoln.
Daniel, JuniusJunius Daniel 1851 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in the Battle of Gettysburg and was killed in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
Smith, MelancthonMelancthon Smith 1851 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded corps artillery in the Western Theater.
Palfrey, Edward A.Edward A. Palfrey 1851 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as assistant to General Cooper in Richmond.
Shaaff, John ThomasJohn Thomas Shaaff 1851 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He served as Commissary General to General Villepigue.
Baker, Laurence S.Laurence S. Baker 1851 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry officer and later in North Carolina after being wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Ives, Joseph C.Joseph C. Ives 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer on the staff of R.E. Lee and later President Davis.
Anderson, George B.George B. Anderson 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam.
de Veuve, HenryHenry de Veuve 1852 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer on the staff of General Loring.
Cosby, George B.George B. Cosby 1852 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and cavalry commander in the Western Theater.
Thomas, Robert B.Robert B. Thomas 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and on prison duty.
Davis, Matthew L.Matthew L. Davis 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He passed away from pneumonia in April 1862.
Forney, John HoraceJohn Horace Forney 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served in all battle areas and was a cousin to several other Confederate generals.
Polk, Jr., Marshall TateMarshall Tate Polk, Jr. 1852 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief of Artillery for his relative Leonidas Polk. He was also a nephew of President James K. Polk.
Rundell, Charles H.Charles H. Rundell 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served on the staff of General Gabriel J. Rains.
Stockton, PhilipPhilip Stockton 1852 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer in the Western Theater.
Bagby, Arthur P.Arthur P. Bagby 1852 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. His promotions to Brigadier General and Major General were not officially confirmed.
Bonneau, Richard VanderhorstRichard Vanderhorst Bonneau 1852 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the supply department.
Morgan, St. Clair M.St. Clair M. Morgan -
(1852)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga.
Boggs, William R.William R. Boggs 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was an engineer and served as Chief Engineer of Georgia.
Bowen, John S.John S. Bowen 1853 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a division in the Western Theater and passed away from illness after the Battle of Vicksburg.
White, James L.James L. White 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the 19th South Carolina Infantry.
Allston, BenjaminBenjamin Allston 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 4th Alabama Infantry.
Chambliss, John R.John R. Chambliss 1853 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Second Battle of Deep Bottom.
Davidson, Henry B.Henry B. Davidson 1853 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and cavalry commander.
Walker, Henry HarrisonHenry Harrison Walker 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a brigade in the Eastern Theater.
Hood, John BellJohn Bell Hood 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was famously wounded multiple times in battle and was the youngest person to lead an army in the Civil War.
Smith, James A.James A. Smith 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a division in the Western Theater.
Jones, Thomas M.Thomas M. Jones 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Commissary General to Bragg.
Rich, Lucius L.Lucius L. Rich 1853 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh.
Ross, Reuben R.Reuben R. Ross 1853 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer and Inspector General in the Western Theater.
Lee, George Washington CustisGeorge Washington Custis Lee 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He graduated first in his class at West Point and was the son of Robert E. Lee.
Deshler, JamesJames Deshler 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga.
Pegram, JohnJohn Pegram 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as Chief Engineer to Beauregard and Bragg and was killed at the Battle of Hatcher's Run.
Rogers, Charles G.Charles G. Rogers 1854 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Inspector General of Cavalry for the Army of Tennessee.
Stuart, J.E.B.J.E.B. Stuart 1854 A Captain in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He famously commanded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia.
Gracie, ArchibaldArchibald Gracie 1854 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was killed in the Siege of Petersburg.
Lee, Stephen D.Stephen D. Lee 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army. He was the youngest Lieutenant General in the Confederate States Army.
Pender, William DorseyWilliam Dorsey Pender 1854 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Villepigue, John BordenaveJohn Bordenave Villepigue 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He passed away from pneumonia in 1862.
Smead, AbnerAbner Smead 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer to Generals Jackson and Ewell.
Long, John O.John O. Long 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General to General Magruder.
Mercer, John T.John T. Mercer 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Plymouth.
Mullins, John B.John B. Mullins 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 19th Mississippi Infantry Regiment.
Randal, HoraceHorace Randal 1854 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry.
Colquitt, Peyton H.Peyton H. Colquitt -
(1854)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as an infantry commander.
Haynes, Lawrence B.Lawrence B. Haynes -
(1854)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served on the CSS Governor Moore.
Jordan, John V.John V. Jordan -
(1854)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and commanded the 31st North Carolina Infantry.
Kearney, WilliamWilliam Kearney -
(1854)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as a staff officer.
Kenan, Lewis H.Lewis H. Kenan -
(1854)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served in the 1st Georgia Regulars.
Montgomery, James G.James G. Montgomery -
(1854)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served in the 1st Georgia Regulars.
Robertson, William R.William R. Robertson -
(1854)		 His rank is unknown. He left West Point early and his service history is not known.
Wilson, George R.George R. Wilson -
(1854)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as a staff officer.
Zarvona, Richard ThomasRichard Thomas Zarvona -
(1854)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He resigned from West Point early and served in the Italian War of Independence. He later seized a ship and raided merchant vessels.
Childs, Frederick L.Frederick L. Childs 1855 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was an Assistant Professor at West Point and commanded several Arsenals.
Nicholls, Francis T.Francis T. Nicholls 1855 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He lost a foot during the Battle of Chancellorsville and later served two terms as the Governor of Louisiana.
Shoup, Francis A.Francis A. Shoup 1855 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was a college professor and served in the Western Theater.
Church, John R.John R. Church 1855 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served in the artillery and passed away in January 1863.
Hill, James HoffmanJames Hoffman Hill 1855 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General to Generals Bee and Whiting.
Hill, Robert ClintonRobert Clinton Hill 1855 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 48th North Carolina Infantry and passed away in December 1864.
Black, John LoganJohn Logan Black -
(1855)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and commanded the 1st South Carolina Cavalry Regiment.
Bursley, Allen A.Allen A. Bursley -
(1855)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as an artillery officer.
Green, Wharton J.Wharton J. Green -
(1855)		 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was the first cadet from California but resigned early. He commanded the 2nd North Carolina Infantry Battalion.
Wood Jr., Robert CrookeRobert Crooke Wood Jr. -
(1855)		 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He resigned from West Point early and later commanded the 1st Mississippi Cavalry.
Lee, Charles C.Charles C. Lee 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He taught at the North Carolina Military Institute and was killed at the Battle of Glendale. He was a cousin of Stephen D. Lee.
Lyon, Hylan B.Hylan B. Lyon 1856 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served in all military branches in the Western Theater.
Lomax, Lunsford L.Lunsford L. Lomax 1856 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and cavalry commander.
Major, James P.James P. Major 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer and cavalry commander.
Jackson, GeorgeGeorge Jackson 1856 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an infantry and cavalry officer. He was the brother of William L. Jackson and cousin of Thomas J. Jackson.
Armistead, Frank S.Frank S. Armistead 1856 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and later commanded North Carolina Junior Reserves. He was the brother of Lewis Armistead.
Jackson, William HicksWilliam Hicks Jackson 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry commander in the Western Theater.
McLemore, Owen K.Owen K. McLemore 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of South Mountain.
Lee, FitzhughFitzhugh Lee 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He commanded the cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia and led its last charge. He later became Governor of Virginia.
Cunningham, Arthur S.Arthur S. Cunningham 1856 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an infantry officer and Inspector General to Richard S. Ewell.
Campbell, Francis L.Francis L. Campbell -
(1856)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and commanded Louisiana infantry.
Kirkland, William W.William W. Kirkland -
(1856)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He resigned from West Point early and was the only U.S. Marine Corps officer to become a Confederate General. He was the nephew-in-law of William J. Hardee.
Venable, Nathaniel E.Nathaniel E. Venable -
(1856)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and later joined the Confederate States Marine Corps.
Meade, Jr., Richard KidderRichard Kidder Meade, Jr. 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He was a Union engineer at Fort Sumter before joining the Confederacy. He passed away from sickness in 1862.
Alexander, Edward PorterEdward Porter Alexander 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He was in charge of the large artillery bombardment before Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Smith, William ProctorWilliam Proctor Smith 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer in the Army of Northern Virginia.
Berry, Thomas J.Thomas J. Berry 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 60th Georgia Infantry Regiment.
Fish, Oliver H.Oliver H. Fish 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Confederate service history is unknown, and he passed away shortly after the war.
Ferguson, Samuel W.Samuel W. Ferguson 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a cavalry brigade in the west.
Kimmel, Manning M.Manning M. Kimmel 1857 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He fought for the Union at the First Battle of Bull Run before serving the Confederacy. He was the father of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel.
Cunningham, George A.George A. Cunningham 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an infantry and heavy artillery officer.
McNeil, Henry C.Henry C. McNeil 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 5th Texas Cavalry Regiment.
Cone, Aurelius F.Aurelius F. Cone 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the Quartermaster Department.
Quattlebaum, Paul J.Paul J. Quattlebaum 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff and artillery officer.
Marmaduke, John S.John S. Marmaduke 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was involved in a duel where he mortally wounded fellow general Lucius M. Walker. He later became Governor of Missouri.
Holt, George W.George W. Holt 1857 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Adjutant General to several Confederate generals.
Anderson, Robert H.Robert H. Anderson 1857 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry commander in the Western Theater.
Peck, LafayetteLafayette Peck 1857 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He became a prisoner of war and was exchanged before joining the Confederacy. His later service history is unknown, and he passed away in 1864.
Warren, Llewellyn P.Llewellyn P. Warren -
(1857)		 A Surgeon in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as an infantry officer and surgeon.
White, Moses J.Moses J. White 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded Fort Macon and later a cavalry brigade. He passed away in 1865.
Dixon, JosephJoseph Dixon 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He served as an engineer and was killed at Fort Donelson.
Echols, William H.William H. Echols 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He was offered a colonelcy but declined at the request of Jefferson Davis. He served as Chief Engineer of South Carolina.
Saunders, John S.John S. Saunders 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery and staff officer.
Hallonquist, James H.James H. Hallonquist 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Reserve Artillery of the Army of Tennessee.
Napier, LeroyLeroy Napier 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 8th Georgia Infantry Battalion.
Williams, SolomonSolomon Williams 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at Culpeper Court House.
Brewer, Richard H.Richard H. Brewer 1858 A 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at Piedmont.
Jackson III, AndrewAndrew Jackson III 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 1st Tennessee Heavy Artillery Regiment and was the grandson of President Andrew Jackson.
Thomas, Bryan M.Bryan M. Thomas 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in infantry, artillery, cavalry, and staff duties.
Robinson, William G.William G. Robinson 1858 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiment.
Ashe, Ruffin Y.Ruffin Y. Ashe -
(1858)		 A Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and was killed at Ream's Station.
Kennedy, Robert C.Robert C. Kennedy -
(1858)		 A 1st Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and was executed in New York City in 1865.
Powe, James H.James H. Powe -
(1858)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served in the 1st (Butler's) South Carolina Regular Infantry.
Lockett, Samuel H.Samuel H. Lockett 1859 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was an Assistant Professor at West Point and served as an engineer. He later became a Colonel in the Egyptian Army.
Collins, Charles R.Charles R. Collins 1859 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Todd's Tavern.
Beckham, Robert F.Robert F. Beckham 1859 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Franklin.
Wright, Moses H.Moses H. Wright 1859 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the Nashville and later the Atlanta Arsenals.
Wheeler, JosephJoseph Wheeler 1859 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He commanded a cavalry corps in the Western Theater.
Hyams, Isaac S.Isaac S. Hyams -
(1859)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as an infantry and staff officer.
Sloan, BenjaminBenjamin Sloan 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in staff roles and as an ordnance and artillery officer.
McCreery, William W.William W. McCreery 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Captain in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Ramseur, Stephen DodsonStephen Dodson Ramseur 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major General in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek. He was a cousin to several other Confederate generals.
Kerr, John M.John M. Kerr 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He served as a cavalry officer and passed away from sickness in early 1862.
Burtwell, John R.B.John R.B. Burtwell 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 11th Alabama Cavalry Regiment.
Gibbes, Wade H.Wade H. Gibbes 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer in the Eastern Theater.
Huger, FrankFrank Huger 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer and was the son of General Benjamin Huger.
Borland, HaroldHarold Borland 1860 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and was the son of Solon Borland.
Morgan, Jr., Charles S.Charles S. Morgan, Jr. -
(1860)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served as a staff officer.
Hoxton, Llewellyn G.Llewellyn G. Hoxton May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer in the Army of Tennessee.
Chambliss, Nathaniel R.Nathaniel R. Chambliss May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the Ordnance Department.
Patterson, Charles E.Charles E. Patterson May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Shiloh.
Campbell, Charles C.Charles C. Campbell May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and in the 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment.
Rice, Olin F.Olin F. Rice May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and commanded the 2nd Alabama Reserves.
Henry, Mathias W.Mathias W. Henry May 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served as an artillery officer.
Derrick, ClarenceClarence Derrick June 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 23rd Virginia Infantry Battalion and later became a Colonel in the Egyptian Army.
Watts, George OwenGeorge Owen Watts June 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Major in the Confederate Army. He served in various military branches and as a staff officer.
Reynolds, Frank A.Frank A. Reynolds June 1861 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 39th North Carolina Infantry Regiment and later became a Colonel in the Egyptian Army.
Pelham, JohnJohn Pelham -
(May 1861)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He commanded Stuart's Horse Artillery Battalion and was killed at the Battle of Kelly's Ford.
Rosser, Thomas L.Thomas L. Rosser -
(May 1861)		 A Major General in the Confederate Army. He resigned just before graduation and served as an artillery officer and cavalry commander. He later became a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army during the Spanish–American War.
Ball, Charles P.Charles P. Ball -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 8th Alabama Cavalry.
Browne, William H.William H. Browne -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Piedmont.
Faison, Paul F.Paul F. Faison -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 56th North Carolina Infantry.
Garnett, John J.John J. Garnett -
(June 1861)		 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was Chief of Artillery for several generals.
Kelly, John H.John H. Kelly -
(June 1861)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He resigned just before graduation and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Franklin.
Lane, JohnJohn Lane -
(June 1861)		 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as a staff officer and artillery commander.
Lea, John W.John W. Lea -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He commanded the 5th North Carolina Infantry.
Logan, Robert H.Robert H. Logan -
(June 1861)		 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He served in the 45th Virginia Infantry.
Moore, Alexander D.Alexander D. Moore -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor.
Niemeyer, William F.William F. Niemeyer -
(June 1861)		 A Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed on his 24th birthday at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.
Parker, James P.James P. Parker -
(June 1861)		 A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was Chief of Artillery to General Franklin Gardner and became a prisoner of war.
Robertson, Felix H.Felix H. Robertson -
(June 1861)		 A Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. He resigned just before graduation and served as an artillery officer and cavalry commander. He was the last surviving Confederate General.
White, David G.David G. White -
(June 1861)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He served in the 6th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion.
Willis, Edward S.Edward S. Willis -
(June 1861)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He was killed at the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek.
Young, Pierce M.B.Pierce M.B. Young -
(June 1861)		 A Major General in the Confederate Army. He resigned just before graduation and served as a staff officer and cavalry commander.
Dearing, JamesJames Dearing -
(1862)		 A Colonel in the Confederate Army. He resigned in 1861 and was killed during the Appomattox Campaign.
Farley, Henry S.Henry S. Farley -
(1862)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He resigned in 1860 and served as an artillery and staff officer.
Graves, Rice E.Rice E. Graves -
(1863)		 A Major in the Confederate Army. He resigned in 1861 and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chickamauga.
Hopkins, Elisha S.Elisha S. Hopkins -
(1864)		 A 2nd Lieutenant in the Confederate Army. He left West Point early and served in the 43rd Tennessee Infantry.
Nelson, Richard M.Richard M. Nelson -
(1864)		 A Captain in the Confederate Army. He resigned in 1861 and served as an infantry and staff officer.

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