Biography
of
General James Winning MCMILLAN
Born April 28 1825, Clark County KY
Died March 9 1903, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, businessman.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 21st Indiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of
Volunteers, commanded a brigade in 1st Divn/XIX Corps in Red River campaign, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill,
Monett's
Ferry, commanded 1st Divn/XIX Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Third Winchester, Cedar Creek, commanded in
West
Virginia.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 5 1865.
Post War Career Pension office official.
Notes His division fought very well at Cedar Creek.