John Buford
John Buford
John Buford, Jr.was a Union cavalry officer during the American Civil War. A West Point regular, born in the divided border state of Kentucky, he had many Southern connections, but opted to stay in the Union Army. His first command was a cavalry brigade under Major General John Pope, and he distinguished himself at Second Bull Run, where he was wounded, and also saw action at Antietam and Chancellorsville...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth4 March 1826
CountryUnited States of America
I sent him word I was a captain in the United States Army and I intend to remain one.
There is so much apathy... that I wish to be relieved from the Army of the Potomac.
The people give and sell the men something to eat, but I can't stand that way of subsisting; it causes dreadful straggling.