While fighting in the Siege of Veracruz, he met his future commander and earned two brevet promotion
While fighting in the Siege of Veracruz, he met his future commander and earned two brevet promotions. His most notable accomplishments came after a defeat at Kernstown, which would be his only defeat in this campaign. He defeated Nathaniel Banks at Front Royal and John C. Fremont at Cross Keys, and harassed McDowell in the Valley Campaign.  For 10 points, name the general who was killed by friendly fire at the Battle of Chancellorsville and who, at the Battle of First Bull Run, received his memorable nickname.
While fighting in the Siege of Veracruz, he met his future commander and earned two brevet promotions.
Thomas “Stonewall” {Jackson}