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John Bell Hood: Life and Legacy of a Confederate General

John Bell Hood, born in Owingsville, Kentucky, on either June 1 or June 29, 1831, became a prominent Lieutenant General for the Confederate States during the Civil War. His life was marked by a comfortable upbringing, but he was not wealthy. Despite his father's wishes for him to pursue medicine, Hood enrolled at West Point in 1849. His military career was characterized by his leadership in key battles, though he faced significant challenges and controversies. Tragically, he died from yellow fever in New Orleans on August 30, 1879.

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John Bell Hood: Life and Legacy of a Confederate General

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  1. John Bell Hood By Zack Moore andSpencer Hawkins

  2. Basic Information John Bell Hood was born on June 1st, 1831 or June 29th, 1831 in Owingsville, Kentucky. He died on August 30th, 1879 in New Orleans, Louisiana of Yellow Fever. He was a Lieutenant General for the Confederate States of America.

  3. Early Life Hood lived comfortably but wasn’t rich. He was a ladies man and had no legal records. His father wanted him to get a degree in medicine. However, he enrolled at WestPoint on July 1st, 1849

  4. West Point and Military Career Hood had 196 demerits

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