W. H. L. Wallace

W. H. L. Wallace

American Civil War

  • Battle of Fort Henry
  • Battle of Fort Donelson
  • Battle of Shiloh

William Hervey Lamme Wallace (July 8, 1821 – April 10, 1862), more commonly known as W.H.L. Wallace, was a lawyer and a Union general in the American Civil War, considered by Ulysses S. Grant to be one of the Union's greatest generals.

Read more about W. H. L. Wallace:  Early Life and Career, Civil War Service

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    When the shadow of death blots out my joy
    And erases the face of the sun
    Give me strength to endure, hope to believe
    That living and dying are one.
    —William L. Wallace (20th century)