George Meade
December 31, 1815 – November 6, 1872
George Meade (1815-1872) was an American military officer who served as a major general in command of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War from 1863 to 1865. He defeated the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Military service
- Sep 17, 1862 – Sep 29, 1862 I Corps (Union Army) Commander
- Dec 25, 1862 – Jan 26, 1863 V Corps (Union Army) Commander
- Feb 5, 1863 – Feb 16, 1863 V Corps (Union Army) Commander
- Feb 28, 1863 – Jun 28, 1863 V Corps (Union Army) Commander
- Jun 28, 1863 – Jun 28, 1865 Army of the Potomac Commander
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Education
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