James J. Andrews

James J. Andrews (c. 1829 – June 7, 1862) was a Kentucky civilian who worked for the Union Army during the early years of the American Civil War. He led a daring raid behind enemy lines on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, known as the Great Locomotive Chase. Andrews and seven fellow raiders were caught at the end of the chase and executed by the Confederates on the charge of spying.

This article is about the Civil War raider. For the mathematician, see James J. Andrews (mathematician).

James J. Andrews
Engraving of Andrews from 1887
Bornc. 1829
Holiday's Cove, Virginia, US (now Weirton, West Virginia)
DiedJune 7, 1862 (aged 32–33)
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Buried
Chattanooga National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnion Army
RankCivilian
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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