Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General George H. Thomas

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                                   THOMAS
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   THOMAS, GEN. GEORGE H., born in Southampton county, Va., July 31,
   1816. Graduated at West Point 1840. Commissioned lieutenant, and in
   Florida, in Texas, and through the Mexican war. Brevetted captain for
   gallantry at Monterey and Buena Vista. Stationed in Texas and Florida
   till 1849. Instructor at West Point 1851-55. Again ordered to Texas
   and remained there till 1861. Remained loyal, and as brigade commander
   defeated Jackson's militia July 2, 1861. Led Patterson's column in
   battle of Bull Run, and made brigadier of volunteers in August, 1861.
   Assigned to Kentucky, and led first brigade of Army of Cumberland at
   battle of Mill Springs, Tenn., where General Zollicoffer was defeated
   and killed. Fought at Shiloh, and in April, 1862, was made
   major-general. In October, 1862, was placed in command of the five
   central divisions of Army of Ohio. In December, 1862, fought at Stone
   River (Murfreesboro) and through his generalship the day was saved. At
   Chickamauga he bore the brunt of the fight and held Bragg in check
   till Rosecrans got his army safely to Chattanooga. Given command of
   the Army of Cumberland which he commanded at battle of Missionary
   Ridge. Entered the Atlanta campaign, under Sherman, and fought in the
   series of battles which resulted in the capture of Atlanta. Sent to
   Nashville where he was confronted by Hood, whom he defeated at
   Franklin, and afterwards at the battle of Nashville December 16, 1864.
   After the war he commanded the District of Tennessee. Declined the
   honorary rank of lieutenant-general. In 1869 assigned to District of
   the Pacific, where he died March 28, 1870.