V.I.P. in the civil war
John Bell Hood
Commanded Hood's Texas Brigade for the Confederation.
He fought at a very important battle known as The Battle Of Gettysburg.
Most know for participating in the Battle Of Seven Days.
John Reagan
Served in the confederate presidents cabinet as Postmaster General.This was the only form of communication other than mouth.
The post office continued to work even during the war.
He saved money for the confederates by cutting of short or unused routes and focusing on the main ones.
Francis Lubbock
He took over the position as Governor of Texas after Houston was fired.
He was an assistant to the president of the confederacy,Jefferson Davis.
Lubbock is named after Francis and his brother.
John Magruder
Was a commander for troops in the confederacy.
Reclaimed Galveston from union troops.
He participated in the important Battle Of Galveston.
Thomas Green
Controlled men at Battle Of Galveston on boats and defeated the Union ships.
Converted steam boats to gun boats with his troops at the Battle Of Galveston.
He served under Sam Houston,so he was not fully allied with the idea of secession.