Full Name: John Cabell Breckenridge

Born: January 15, 1821

Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky

North or South: South

Other Professions: Lawyer, politicion, US Congressman, US Vice President, Exile in Cuba, returned to US, lawyer.

War Service Highlights: In October 1861, Breckenridge was a Brigadier General. He served mostly in the West. Breckenridge fought in battles at Vicksburg, Shiloh, Jackson and Chickamauga.  From February to April, 1865, he served as secretary of war for the Confederacy. Breckinridge went to Europe when the South surrendered, and he returned in 1869.

Nickname: None

Died: May 17, 1875

Place of Death: Lexington, Kentucky

Interesting Facts: He was promoted to major at the beginning of the Mexican War. He became the Vice President of the United States.