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Pillow, Gideon Johnson |
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Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806–78, American general, b. Williamson co., Tenn. In the Mexican War he was appointed brigadier general of Tennessee volunteers by his former law partner, President James K. Polk. He took part in the battles leading to the surrender of Mexico City and was made a major general (1847). He was charged with insubordination by Gen. Winfield Scott but acquitted by a court of inquiry. When the Civil War broke out he became a Confederate brigadier general. His conduct in escaping from Fort Donelson Fort Donelson (dŏn`əlsən), Confederate fortification in the Civil War, on the Cumberland River at Dover, Tenn. ..... Click the link for more information. before the Confederate surrender caused the suspension of his command. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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