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Major General John Buford
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| Age at the time of the Civil War | 37 |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Home State | Kentucky |
| Occupation before the Civil War | Army Officer |
| Occupation after the Civil War | Died during the Civil War |
| Date of Birth | 1826 |
He survived the Battle of Gettysburg, but died of war-related wounds in December of 1863. |
Interesting Facts
He was a cavalry soldier. |
Buford's job was to trail General Lee's army and keep the Union Army posted in his whereabouts. |
The Battle of Gettysburg began with Buford's calvary troops withstanding heavy attack from the Confederate Army. |
He was able to maintain the high ground at Gettysburg, which many believe was the reason for the Union Army's victory. |
During his lifetime, Buford was never given the praise he deserved for holding the high ground. |
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