James M. Goggin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James M. Goggin

Confederate Army officer

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1820

Place of Birth: Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 10-Oct-1889

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

James Monroe Goggin (October 23, 1820 – October 10, 1889) was a Confederate States Army major and Assistant Adjutant General during the American Civil War (Civil War).
He began his service as a major in the 32nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment until May 21, 1862.
Although he was a staff officer for most of the rest of his war service, he commanded a brigade at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 13, 1864.
On December 4, 1864, he was appointed as a (special) brigadier general.
The appointment was soon cancelled and he returned to his duties as a staff officer for Major General Joseph B.
Kershaw for the remainder of the war.