Full Name: Leonidas Polk Born: April 10, 1806 Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina North or South: South Other Professions: Minister, bishop. War Service Highlights: Polk entered the war as a Major General. He fought at the Battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Murfreesboro, and Chickamauga in 1863. He commanded Polk’s Corps in the Atlanta campaign. Nickname: None Died: June 14, 1864 Place of Death: Pine Mountain, Georgia Interesting Facts: A favorite of President Davis. He didn't cost the Confederate any battle.