Full Name: Albert Sidney Johnston Born: February 2, 1803 Place of Birth: Washington, Kentucky North or South: South Other Professions: Black Hawk war, Mexican War, fought for Texas independence, Colonel of US 2nd Cavalry, Utah expedition, commanded Department of the Pacific, resigned April 1861. War Service Highlights: Johnston was in command of the Confederate Department Number Two. Nickname: None Died: April 6, 1862 Place of Death: Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee Interesting Facts: A close friend of President Davis. It's thought that as a result of an old injury, he had loss of feeling in his leg and this contributed to his bleeding to death at Shiloh.