Isaac C. Pugh
| Isaac C. Pugh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 23, 1805 Christian County, Kentucky |
| Died | November 19, 1874 (aged 68) Decatur, Illinois |
| Place of burial | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1832, 1846-1847, 1861-1864 |
| Rank |
 Brevet Brigadier General, U.S.V
|
| Commands held | 41st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Other work | merchant, clerk, postmaster |
Black Hawk War
Mexican War
American Civil War
Isaac Campbell Pugh (November 23, 1805 – November 19, 1874) was a United States volunteer soldier who was a veteran of the Black Hawk War, Mexican War and American Civil War rising to the rank of Brevet brigadier general.
Pugh was born in Christian County, Kentucky. He moved to Macon County, Illinois and became a private and served during the Black Hawk War. In 1846 he became a captain in the 4th Illinois Volunteer Regiment during the Mexican War and was mustered out of the volunteer service the following year.
Pugh's most notable military service came during the American Civil War. He volunteered and became the captain of A Company when the 8th Illinois Volunteer Regiment was mustered in on 23 April 1861. When the 8th was demobbed three months later, he formed the 41st Illinois Volunteer Regiment which he commanded as colonel, and would chiefly be associated with for the rest of the war. Pugh led the regiment into action at the Battle of Fort Donelson fighting with John McArthur's brigade on the extreme right of the Union line.
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