T. J. Goree
Confederate Army officer (1835–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Jewett Goree (November 14, 1835 – March 5, 1905) was a Confederate Captain in the First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. By the end of the war he was promoted to the rank of captain. He was one of Lt. General James Longstreet's most trusted aides.[1]
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Thomas Jewett Goree | |
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Nickname(s) | TJ |
Born | (1835-11-14)November 14, 1835 Marion, Alabama |
Died | March 5, 1905(1905-03-05) (aged 69) Galveston, Texas |
Place of burial | Oakwood Cemetery Huntsville, Texas |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Other work | lawyer, superintendent of penitentiaries |
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