John M. Jones

John Marshall Jones (July 20, 1820 – May 5, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg and was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness.

John Marshall Jones
Born(1820-07-20)July 20, 1820
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1864(1864-05-05) (aged 43)
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S.
Place of burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance
Service/branch United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Years of service
  • 1841–1861 (USA)
  • 1861–1864 (CSA)
Rank
Unit7th U.S. Infantry
Commands heldJones' Brigade
Battles/wars
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