John Clifford Pemberton | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 10, 1814
Died | July 13, 1881 Penllyn, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 66)
Place of burial | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1837–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
Rank | Brev. major (US) Lieutenant general (CS) |
Commands | Army of Mississippi |
Battles/wars | |
Spouse(s) | Martha Thompson |
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881) was a United States Army officer who fought in the Seminole Wars and with distinction during the Mexican–American War. He resigned his commission to serve as a Confederate lieutenant-general during the American Civil War. He led the Army of Mississippi from December 1862 to July 1863 and was the commanding officer during the Confederate surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg.