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COMMANDER // 1814–1881

John C. Pemberton

MajorConfederate StatesConfederate States3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1814 – 1881

1820183018401850186018701880American Civil War · 1861–1865Vicksburg Campaign — December 29, 1862 · Confederate States · American Civil WarBattle of Champion Hill — May 16, 1863 · CSA (Confederacy) · American Civil WarVicksburg — May–Jul 1863 · Confederate States · American Civil War

Active service 1862–1863 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 48.

Profile

John Clifford Pemberton was an American military officer who served in the United States Army during the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War. He resigned his commission and served as a lieutenant-general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He led the Army of Mississippi from December 1862 to July 1863 and was the commanding officer during the Confederate surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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