John Pelham (soldier)
John Pelham | |
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John Pelham in his West Point uniform in 1858 | |
| Born | September 7, 1838 Near Alexandria, Alabama |
| Died | March 17, 1863 (aged 24) |
| Place of burial | City Cemetery in Jacksonville, Alabama |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Service years | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Major (posthumously promoted to lieutenant colonel) |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
John Pelham (September 7, 1838 – March 17, 1863) was a Confederate cavalry soldier under J. E. B. Stuart during the American Civil War. Robert E. Lee called Pelham "The Gallant Pelham" for his use of light artillery at the Battle of Fredericksburg to delay U.S. soldiers.