Battle Person Detail

Crittenden, George B.

Bio:
In August 1861, Crittenden was commissioned as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, only to be promoted to major general in November 1861. Crittenden was forced to attack the Federal position at Mill Springs, and as a result, he was defeated. He resigned his commission in October 1862.
Rank:
Major General
Narrative Link:
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/CC/fcrmc.html