John M. Corse

Biography

John M. Corse, born in 1835, rose from humble beginnings to become a Union general whose courage turned the tide at key moments, including the desperate fighting around Vicksburg. His leadership was marked by a fierce loyalty to the men under his command and by an unshakable belief that honor could guide strategy even in the chaos of battle.

After the war he returned to civilian life, offering his talents to banking and railroads and to veterans’ causes, where his steady hand helped translate wartime lessons into peaceable progress. He rests at Aspen Grove Cemetery, a lasting reminder that bravery and service can endure beyond the battlefield.