Full Name: Ambrose Powell Hill

Born: November 9, 1825

Place of Birth: Culpepper, Virginia

North or South: South

Other Professions: Mexican War, Seminole war, resigned March 1861.

War Service Highlights: A.P. Hill was a colonel in the 13th Virginia Infantry, and served in the battle of First Bull Run. He was made a brigadier general and commanded troops in the Army of the Potomac. A.P. Hill was one of the most successful commanders of Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia serving as a Major General. A.P. Hill troops were known as the Light Division. His troops fought in the Seven Days Battles, Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 1863.

Nickname: None

Died: April 2, 1865

Place of Death: Petersburg, Virginia

Interesting Facts: Although he was a famous fighter, his performance was not good after being given a Corps command.