Gallagher, Thomas Foster b. January 17, 1822 d. November 4, 1883 Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A mercantile businessman in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, he was prominent in the pre-War Militia of Pennsylvania, showing an unusual talent for handling troops, so that from Lieutenant he rapidly rose to the rank of General. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was commissioned Colonel and commander of the 11th Pennsylvania Reserves. In the battle of Gaines Mills, his entire command, except one company, was surrounded and captured and taken to Richmond...[Read More] (Bio by: John Matviya) New Alexandria Union Cemetery, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
b. January 17, 1822 d. November 4, 1883