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Major General

James Bennett
BornMarch 23, 1821
Lexington, Virginia
DiedNovember 5, 1915(1915-11-05) (aged 94)
RankConfederate States Major General.svgMajor General
Battles/warsAnglo-American War
American Civil War
Remnant War
AwardsHero of the South
Alma materVirginia Military Institute
Other workTeacher at the Virginia Military Institute and West Point

Major General James Bennett (March 23, 1821-November 5, 1915) was a Confederate general and American teacher.

Biography

Bennett was born on March 23, 1821 in Lexington, Virginia. When Bennett was 17 he joined the Virginia Military Institute. He graduated with honors.

Awards

Red ribbon bar - general use.svg Hero of the South - Confederate States

Medal of Gallantry - Confederate States

Civil War Campaign Medal ribbon.svg Civil War Service Medal - United States