Gouverneur K. Warren
Military Person
1830 – 1882
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Who was Gouverneur K. Warren?
Gouverneur Kemble Warren was a civil engineer and prominent general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for arranging the last-minute defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg and is often referred to as the "Hero of Little Round Top." His subsequent service as a corps commander and his remaining military career were ruined during the Battle of Five Forks, when he was relieved of command by Philip Sheridan.
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- Born
- Jan 8, 1830
Cold Spring - Also known as
- Gouverneur Warren
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Died
- Aug 8, 1882
Newport - Resting place
- Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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