Booth, Lionel F.
- Bio:
- In April 1864, the Union garrison at Fort Pillow, comprised of Tennessee troops and U.S. Colored Troops, under the command of Major Booth. The garrison was unable to depress its artillery to cover the approaches to the fort, and subsequently, enemy sharpshooters, on the surrounding knolls, fired into the fort. Booth was killed in this fire. The battle ended in a Confederate victory.
- Rank:
- Major