Arnold Elzey
| Arnold Elzey Jones | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
December 18, 1816 Somerset County, Maryland |
| Died |
February 21, 1871 (aged 54) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Allegiance |
 United States Confederate States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army Confederate Army
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| Years of service | 1837–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank |
 Captain (USA) Major General (CSA) |
| Battles/wars |
Mexican-American War American Civil War |
Arnold Elzey (Jones), Jr. (December 18, 1816 – February 21, 1871) was a soldier in both the United States Army and the Confederate Army, serving as a major general in the American Civil War. At First Manassas, he became one of the few officers ever to receive an on-the-field promotion to general by President Jefferson Davis. He commanded a brigade in Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign, and was badly wounded at Gaines Mill, ending his active field career.
Jones was born on the "Elmwood" plantation along the Manokin River in Somerset County, Maryland. His parents were Colonel Arnold Elzey Jones and Anne Wilson (Jackson) Jones. He graduated from the United States Military Academy 33rd in the Class of 1837. Soon afterward, he dropped Jones from his name, going for the rest of his life simply as Arnold Elzey. He was assigned to the 2nd U.S. Artillery and sent to Florida to fight in the Second Seminole War before being assigned to duty at Detroit, Michigan, during a series of territorial disputes between the U.S and Canada. Promoted to first lieutenant in November 1839, he spent the next few years on recruiting duty.
During the Mexican-American War, he was cited for bravery during the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. He was granted a brevet promotion to captain. He also participated in engagements at Fort Brown, Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Molino del Rey, Chapultepec, and the capture of the City of Mexico.
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