James Monroe Goggin | |
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 James Monroe Goggin | |
| Born | October 23, 1820 Bedford County, Virginia |
| Died | October 10, 1889 (aged 68) Austin, Texas |
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| Service/ | Army of the Republic of Texas Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1842–1848 1861–65 |
James Monroe Goggin (October 23, 1820 – October 10, 1889) was a Confederate States Army major and Assistant Adjutant General during the American Civil War (Civil War). He began his service as a major in the 32nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment until May 21, 1862. Although he was a staff officer for most of the rest of his war service, he commanded a brigade at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 13, 1864. On December 4, 1864, he was appointed as a (special) brigadier general. The appointment was soon cancelled and he returned to his duties as a staff officer for Major General Joseph B. Kershaw for the remainder of the war.