Irvin McDowell

Born

Oct 15, 1818

Irvin McDowell was born on October 15,1818 in Coloumbun, Ohio.

military acadamy

Mar 1, 1838

Irvin McDowell graduated the military acadamy in 1838.

Serving the Mexican-American War

Mar 4, 1841

He served as an aide-de-camp to General J. E. Wool during the Mexican - American War, and received a brevet promotion to Captain for his service at the Battle of Buena Vista.

Promoted

May 14, 1861

Irvin McDowell was promoted to the rank of brigadier General as a result of political conections to the Secretary of the Treasury, Salmon P. Chase. Irvin also became a General of the Civil War.

battle of bull run

Jul 21, 1861

Irvin led the Confederate to the battle of Bull Run. The Union lost the Battle of Bull Run. Soon after the battle Irvin was repalced by George McClellan.

combat

May 17, 1862

Irvin had never before commanded troops in combat, Mcdowell, he was facing political pressure, and attacked Confederate forces at FIrst Battle of Manassas.

command

Jul 1, 1864

Irvin was put into command of the Department of the Pacific, and was relatively inactive for the remainder of the war.

Retired

Dec 29, 1882

In 1882 he had retired his job as a commandor.