Gustavus Woodson Smith
November 30, 1821 – June 24, 1896
Confederate general; succeeded Joseph E. Johnston after Johnston was wounded at Seven Pines. Note: one gravestone description gives 1822 as the birth year.
Military service
- May 31, 1862 – Jun 1, 1862 Army of Northern Virginia Commander (interim, after Johnston was wounded at Seven Pines)
- Left Wing, Army of Northern Virginia Commander (commanded the Left Wing at Seven Pines; succeeded Johnston in command of the army May 31, 1862)
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