Union Army
Major Leaders
General Ulysses Grant
Hiram Ulysses Grant born in Point Pleasant, Ohio on April 27, 1822. He is the son to Jesse Root Grant, a leather producer and businessman, and Hannah (Simpson) Grant, both native-borns of Pennsylvania. Ulysses was the 18th president of the United States America. However, in this battle he known to be the General of the Union Army. He was able to lead the army effectively, forcing the Confederacy into retreat. After being driven back into their own territory, his army persevered through and won. Following the stellar victory the battle of Gettysburg, this also led to the ultimate victory of the Civil War. He is a true leader.
General George Meade
General George Gordon Meade was assigned commander of the Union army three days before the Battle of Gettysburg. At first he was hesitant but he later found his duty serving the Union army. Meade requested to serve Pennsylvani in the start of the Civil War. He gained the nickname "Old Snapping Turtle," for his temper and being obstinate.
General John Reynolds
General John Reynolds was noticed by soldiers from the Union and Confederate army as the best general in the Union forces. Reynolds declined to command the Union forces just before the battle of Gettysburg, instead he suggested General George Meade to fill the assignment. In return, Meade requested Reynolds to command the three corps closest to Gettysburg, that being one wing of the Union army. Reynolds was killed by a cofederate bullet in the Battle of Gettysburg as the highest ranking officer to either side.
Lt. Colonel Rufus Dawes
Lt. Colonel Rufus Dawes took lead with the Sixth Wisconsin Regiment of the Iron Brigade, attacking confederate soldiers from the Mississippi. Dawes led with no fear or hesitation even being outsized two to one. With his act he and his troops captured close to 200 confederate troops.