Name SHERMAN, William Tecumseh "Cump"
Born February 8 1820, Lancaster OH
Died February 14 1891, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1840, artillery duty, travelled widely in the South, Mexican war, served in Pacific Division, resigned US Army 1853, banker, lawyer, realtor, superintendent of a Louisiana military academy.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 13th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a brigade at First Bull Run, served in Kentucky but was relieved because of instability, commanded Dist of Cairo, commanded 5th Divn/Army of the Tennessee at Shiloh (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, commanded XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, July 1863 promoted Brig. Gen. Regular Army, Missionary Ridge, commanded Divn of the Mississippi, Red River campaign, Meridien campaign, Atlanta campaign, August 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. in Regular Army, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career Army service, commanded the Division of the Mississippi, Indian campaigns, general-in-chief after Grant's election to the presidency, retired 1883, author.
Notes A fierce commander, hated in the South but had a vision of modern war.
On the Internet General William Tecumseh Sherman
Further reading
Fellman, Michael Citizen Sherman : a life of William Tecumseh Sherman New York, Random House, 1995
Johnson, Willis Fletcher Life of Wm. Techumseh Sherman, late retired general, U.S.A. : a graphic history of his career in war and peace Philadelphia, Hubbard Bros., 1891
Lewis, Lloyd Sherman : fighting prophet Lincoln, University of Nebraska Press, 1993
Marszalek, John F Sherman : a soldier's passion for order New York, Vintage Civil War Library, 1994
Sherman, William T Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman New York, Library of America, 1990
Born February 8 1820, Lancaster OH
Died February 14 1891, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1840, artillery duty, travelled widely in the South, Mexican war, served in Pacific Division, resigned US Army 1853, banker, lawyer, realtor, superintendent of a Louisiana military academy.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 13th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a brigade at First Bull Run, served in Kentucky but was relieved because of instability, commanded Dist of Cairo, commanded 5th Divn/Army of the Tennessee at Shiloh (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, commanded XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, July 1863 promoted Brig. Gen. Regular Army, Missionary Ridge, commanded Divn of the Mississippi, Red River campaign, Meridien campaign, Atlanta campaign, August 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. in Regular Army, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career Army service, commanded the Division of the Mississippi, Indian campaigns, general-in-chief after Grant's election to the presidency, retired 1883, author.
Notes A fierce commander, hated in the South but had a vision of modern war.
On the Internet General William Tecumseh Sherman
Further reading
Fellman, Michael Citizen Sherman : a life of William Tecumseh Sherman New York, Random House, 1995
Johnson, Willis Fletcher Life of Wm. Techumseh Sherman, late retired general, U.S.A. : a graphic history of his career in war and peace Philadelphia, Hubbard Bros., 1891
Lewis, Lloyd Sherman : fighting prophet Lincoln, University of Nebraska Press, 1993
Marszalek, John F Sherman : a soldier's passion for order New York, Vintage Civil War Library, 1994
Sherman, William T Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman New York, Library of America, 1990
Anthony J. Rosati Sr. of Monroe Township New Jersey has been passionate about the United States Civil Was since the 5th grade. In 2004 Tony started in living history as a member of Ben Black's (Gen. Robert E.Lee) staff as Lt. Col. Briscoe Baldwin who was General Lee's Chief of Ordnance from November 1862 to April 1865.
While attending a living history event in Gettysburg he was asked by a member of the Confederation of Union Generals to portray General William T. Sherman. Tony joined COUG in late 2005 as General Sherman. Tony's wife Susan portrays Mrs. Ellen Sherman and their son Ryan was portraying their son Willie Sherman.
Tony often gives talks on the Civil War and General Sherman at schools, assisted living facilities and retirement communities in New Jersey. Tony has also taught adult education classes at several high schools in New Jersey. Tony and his family are committed to keeping the history and memory of the Civil War alive.
Tony and his family are active committed members of the Confederation of Union Generals and plan on continuing that commitment for many years to come.
Should your particular group or organization be interested in an appearance by General Sherman, Tony Rosati can be contacted by email at William.T.Sherman@uniongenerals.org or tjrosati@verizon.net. Please visit Tony's website to honor the Civil War at www.civil-war-tribute.com.
While attending a living history event in Gettysburg he was asked by a member of the Confederation of Union Generals to portray General William T. Sherman. Tony joined COUG in late 2005 as General Sherman. Tony's wife Susan portrays Mrs. Ellen Sherman and their son Ryan was portraying their son Willie Sherman.
Tony often gives talks on the Civil War and General Sherman at schools, assisted living facilities and retirement communities in New Jersey. Tony has also taught adult education classes at several high schools in New Jersey. Tony and his family are committed to keeping the history and memory of the Civil War alive.
Tony and his family are active committed members of the Confederation of Union Generals and plan on continuing that commitment for many years to come.
Should your particular group or organization be interested in an appearance by General Sherman, Tony Rosati can be contacted by email at William.T.Sherman@uniongenerals.org or tjrosati@verizon.net. Please visit Tony's website to honor the Civil War at www.civil-war-tribute.com.
As Portayed by Tony Rosati
M A J O R G E N E R A L
WILLIAM T. SHERMAN