George W. Getty

1819–1901 (age 82)

General

Biography

George W. Getty graduated from West Point in 1839 and served in the Mexican War before rising to prominence as a division commander during the Civil War, leading troops through the Siege of Vicksburg and in operations across Louisiana and Mississippi.

In the postwar Army he oversaw fortifications, served on inspection boards, and lent his experience to training the next generation of officers, closing a distinguished career with internment at Arlington National Cemetery.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Philip Kearny
1815–1862 (age 47)
Arlington National Cemetery
Philip Kearny was a renowned Union general known for his aggressive tactics in the Civil War.
Alexander Brydie Dyer
1815–1874 (age 59)
Arlington National Cemetery
Alexander Brydie Dyer (1815-1874) was a Richmond native and military officer laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery...
Joseph B. Plummer
1816–1862 (age 46)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joseph B. Plummer was a Union officer who died in the Civil War at age 46.
Arthur Henry Dutton
1838–1864 (age 26)
Arlington National Cemetery
Arthur Henry Dutton was a Union officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 26.
Joseph A. Mower
1827–1870 (age 43)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joseph A. Mower (1827-1870) was a Woodstock resident and military officer buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
John Rodgers Meigs
1841–1864 (age 23)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Rodgers Meigs was a Union Army officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 23.

Other notable generals

George P. Doles
1830–1864 (age 34)
Memory Hill Cemetery
George P. Doles was a Confederate general from Georgia who was killed in action during the American Civil War.
Horatio Gates
1727–1806 (age 79)
Trinity Church Cemetery
Continental Army general during the American Revolution.
James S. Negley
1826–1901 (age 75)
Allegheny Cemetery
Civil War general and United States Congressman.
Victor Girardey
1837–1864 (age 27)
Magnolia Cemetery
Victor Girardey was a Confederate officer and general who was killed in action during the Civil War.
William Alexander
1726–1783 (age 57)
Trinity Church Cemetery
Continental Army major general during the American Revolution.
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
1820–1862 (age 42)
City Cemetery
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (1820-1862) was a Confederate general from Enfield who died in battle.