Full Name: Edward Porter Alexander Born: May 26, 1835 Place of Birth: Washington, Georgia North or South: South Other Professions: Instructor at West Point, Utah expedition, Professor of Engineering, railroad president, wrote memoirs. War Service Highlights: He was chief of artillery in Longstreet's Corps. Nickname: None Died: April 28, 1910 Place of Death: Savannah, Georgia Interesting Facts: Commanded the barrage before Pickett's charge.