Isaac R. Trimble

[rickd79]

Isaac R. Trimble

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_R._Trimble
(see link for picture)

Trimble commanded a brigade under Stonewall Jackson during the 1862 campaigns until he was wounded at 2nd Bull Run. He was promoted to Major General in Jan. 1863, but wasn't healthy enough to get a field command.

Trimble is probably most famous for his role during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. He tagged along with the Army of Northern VA during the campaign as an officer without a command....with all the leader casualties during the battle, Lee needed a division commander on day 3, and Trimble led Pender's division during the assault. Here he was wounded again.

Had he not been hurt at Second Bull Run, Trimble probably would have been a field commander as a Major General sooner....

My suggestion : 3/1/1

[Chris0827]

A picture



Of course I didn't notice there was already a link with a picture.