Biography
of
Thomas Leonidas CRITTENDEN,
Born May 15 1819, Russellville KY
Died October 23 1893, Staten Is. NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war, US consul in Liverpool.
War Service September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the 5th Divn/Army of the Ohio at
Shiloh,
July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Stone's River, Tullahoma, commanded XXI Corps at Chickamauga,
criticised
by Rosecrans for poor performance but acquitted, resigned December 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 2 1867.
Post War Career State treasurer of Kentucky, 1867 appointed to Regular Army, retired 1881.
Notes Brother of Confederate Gen. G B Crittenden.