Benjamin H. Grierson, Maj. General (U.S. Civil War) Tumbler 20oz

Benjamin H. Grierson was a major general who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Born on October 12, 1826, in Port Gibson, Mississippi, he attended both West Point and the University of Mississippi before his military career began. Grierson is most notable for leading an 800-mile raid through Confederate territory in Mississippi and Tennessee from April to June 1863, which aimed at disrupting Confederate communication and supply lines. After the Civil War, he continued his military service until retiring as a colonel in 1894. Known for his innovative tactics and unorthodox strategies, Grierson passed away on August 16, 1901.