John Pelham

Military Person

1838 – 1863

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Who was John Pelham?

John Pelham was an artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart during the American Civil War. Dubbed "The Gallant Pelham" for his military prowess and personal courage, Pelham revolutionized the usage of light artillery as a mobile arm of the cavalry.

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Born
Sep 7, 1838
Alexandria, Alabama
Died
Mar 17, 1863
Culpeper

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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