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 * Battle of Shiloh Union Generals **

General Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant Ohio April 27, 1822. He served two terms as president of the United States from 1869-1877 and was a four star general and was a major leader during the civil war. President Lincoln promoted General Grant and was given controll over the union forces. Before he wanted to go back to his home and resign. On his first day he was extremely sucessful but on the second he was defeated. Don Carlos Buell was born in Lowell Ohio he was a major general in the battle of Shlioh and Perryville. He was relieved from the battle field in 1862. General Beell was promoted to Bridadier General on May 17. He fought in the Siminole, Mexican and American Civil war. Don Carlos Buell was in charge of the Ohio army, he succeeded bridg. gen. William T. Sherman in command at Louisville. Buell reinforced Grant, helping him defeat the Confederates on April 7, 1862. Buell considered that his arrival was the primary reason that Grant avoided a major defeat.
 * Ulysses S. Grant
 * Don Carlos Buell