Alfred Mouton

Military Person

1829 – 1864

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Who was Alfred Mouton?

Jean-Jacques-Alfred-Alexandre "Alfred" Mouton was a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, and spent most of his life in Lafayette. Beloved by those under his command, Mouton was a strict drillmaster and disciplinarian who simultaneously freely socialized with his troops. He was killed at the Battle of Mansfield while leading his men in a cavalry charge.

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Born
Feb 18, 1829
Opelousas
Ethnicity
  • Acadians
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Confederate States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Apr 8, 1864
Mansfield

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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