Hugh W. Mercer
Hugh Weedon Mercer (November 27, 1808 – June 9, 1877) was an officer in the United States Army and then a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Hugh Weedon Mercer | |
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| Born | November 27, 1808 Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Died | June 9, 1877 (aged 68) Baden-Baden, Germany |
| Place of burial | Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1828–1835 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) First Lieutenant (Georgia Militia) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Unit | 2nd U.S. Artillery |
| Commands held | 10th Georgia Infantry Battalion 1st Georgia Infantry Regiment District of Georgia Mercer's Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War - Battle of Kennesaw Mountain - Battle of Atlanta |
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