J.E.B. Stuart

Education

At the age of fourteen years, young James was placed at school in Wytheville. He attended Emory and Henry College from 1848 to 1850. On July 1st, 1850, Stuart entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York during the time that Robert E. Lee was Commandant of the Academy. A diligent, hard-working man, he graduated 13th in his class of 46 in 1854. He achieved the rank of cavalry sergeant, the highest rank attainable for these cadets.

Related Topics:
Wytheville - Emory and Henry College - United States Military Academy - West Point, New York - 1854

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