James B. Gordon | |
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Born | Wilkes County, North Carolina | November 21, 1822
Died | May 18, 1864 Richmond, Virginia | (aged 41)
Place of burial | St. Paul's Episcopalian Church Cemetery Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service | Confederate States Army Cavalry |
Years of service | 1861 – 1864 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 1st North Carolina Cavalry Regiment North Carolina Cavalry Brigade |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
James Byron Gordon (November 2, 1822 – May 18, 1864) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was killed in action at the Battle of Meadow Bridge.