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Henry Jackson Hunt (September 14, 1819 – February 11, 1889) was Chief of Artillery in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Considered by his contemporaries the greatest artillery tactician and strategist of the war, he was a master of the science of gunnery and rewrote the manual on the organization and use of artillery in ...
Hunt’s most famous service in the war was at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. His new commander, Maj. Gen. George Meade, greatly respected Hunt’s expertise and not only gave him great latitude in directing the artillery, but also used him on occasion as his personal representative.
Henry Jackson Hunt was the son of Colonel Thomas Hunt of the Revolutionary Army and later the United States Army. After Colonel Hunt's death in St. Louis, Hunt was left to raise his syblings. Shortly after Detroit fell to the Americans, Hunt arrived there from New York.
Feb 25, 2023 · Henry Jackson Hunt was a distinguished artillery tactician and strategist during the American Civil War, known for his contributions to the Union's victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he graduated from the US Military Academy in 1839 and served in the Mexican-American War.
Oct 2, 2019 · Henry Jackson Hunt rose to the rank of major general of volunteers and continued in the service of the US Army after the Civil War. He reverted to his regular army rank of lieutenant colonel in the third artillery and eventually rose to become the colonel of the Fifth Artillery.
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HENRY JACKSON HUNT (1819-1889), American soldier, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on the 14th of September 1819, and graduated at the U.S. military academy in 1839. He served in the Mexican War under Scott, and was breveted for gallantry at Contreras and Churubusco and at Chapultepec.
Jul 31, 2024 · Henry Jackson Hunt (September 14, 1819 – February 11, 1889) was Chief of Artillery in the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Considered by his contemporaries the greatest artillery tactician and strategist of the war, he was a master of the science of gunnery and rewrote the manual o
