John A. Wharton

John A. Wharton

American Civil War

  • Battle of Shiloh
  • Battle of Perryville
  • Battle of Stones River
  • Battle of Chickamauga
  • Red River Campaign

John Austin Wharton (July 23, 1828 – April 6, 1865) was a lawyer, plantation owner, and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He is considered one of the Confederacy's best tactical cavalry commanders.

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