George B. Anderson
George Burgwyn Anderson (April 12, 1831 – October 17, 1862) was a career military officer, serving first in the antebellum U.S. Army and then dying from wounds inflicted during the American Civil War while a general officer in the Confederate Army. He was among six generals killed or mortally wounded at the Battle of Antietam in September 1862.
George Burgwyn Anderson | |
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George Burgwyn Anderson drawing drawn in 1862 | |
| Born | April 12, 1831 Orange County, North Carolina |
| Died | October 17, 1862 (aged 31) Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Place of burial | Historic Oakwood Cemetery Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army *Cavalry Confederate States Army *Infantry |
| Years of service | 1852–1861 (USA) 1861–1862 (CSA) |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | Utah War
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Anderson owned an unknown number of slaves.
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