James Gregory Hodges
1828–1863 (age 35)
Military Officer
Biography
James Gregory Hodges served as a military officer known for valor and unwavering care for the soldiers under his command, inspiring loyalty through personal example and discipline. His sense of duty guided him through the hardships of war, and he remained mindful of the sacrifices made by every man who followed him into danger.
Hodges’ promise to his men was to keep their trust and to honor their service, and that promise endured beyond his own life as those who survived him carried forward the memory of his courage.