Gustavus Woodson Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Confederate Army general
Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1821
Place of Birth: Georgetown, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: 24-Jun-1896
Profession: military personnel, politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Gustavus Woodson Smith
- Gustavus Woodson Smith (November 30, 1821 – June 24, 1896), more commonly known as G.W.
- Smith, was a career United States Army officer who fought in the Mexican–American War, a civil engineer, and a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
- He briefly commanded the Army of Northern Virginia from May 31 until June 1, 1862, following the wounding of General Joseph E.
- Johnston at the Battle of Seven Pines, and before General Robert E.
- Lee took command.
- Smith later served as Interim Confederate Secretary of War and in the Georgia state militia.
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