Andrew Jonathan Alexander

Biography

Andrew Jonathan Alexander devoted his life to the U.S. Army, serving as a career officer who took on responsibilities in frontier garrisons before the outbreak of the Civil War and then led his men through the conflict's fierce campaigns. He navigated the demands of supply, morale, and strategy with a calm determination that kept his commands steady amid the chaos of battle.

After the war he continued in uniform, offering experienced leadership as the Army helped the nation heal, and his steady presence encouraged younger officers to emulate his sense of duty until his death in 1887.