Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Gordon Granger

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                                  GRANGER
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   GRANGER, GEN. GORDON, born in New York 1821. Graduated at West Point
   1845. In 1861 attached to McClellan's staff. Became brigadier, and
   fought his cavalry at Corinth. Made major-general, and in 1862
   commanded army of Kentucky. Distinguished himself at Chickamauga and
   given command of 4th army corps. Fought in battle of Missionary Ridge
   and commanded a division at Fort Gaines. In the campaign against
   Mobile. Promoted to brevet major-general. Assigned to District of New
   Mexico, where he died January 1, 1873.