★ ★ Gillmore, Quincy A.

Quincy Adams Gillmore​

Born: February 28, 1825

Birthplace: Lorian County, Ohio

Father: Quartus Gillmore 1790 – 1869

(Buried: Cleveland Street Cemetery, Amherst, Ohio)​

Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Reid 1797 – 1876

(Buried: Cleveland Street Cemetery, Amherst, Ohio)​

Wife: Mary Isabella O'Maher 1821 – 1861

(Buried: U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York)​

Children:

Major Quincy O'Maher Gillmore 1850 – 1923​

(Buried: U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York)​

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Louisa Elizabeth Gillmore 1853 – 1854​

(Buried: U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York)​

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William Budd Gillmore 1854 – 1916​

(Buried: Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, New Jersey)​

Education:

1849: Graduated from West Point Military Academy – (1st​ in class)​

Occupation before War:

1849 – 1853: Brevet 2nd​ Lt. United States Army, Corps of Engineers​

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1852 – 1856: Assistant Instructor Practical Engineering at West Point​

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1853 – 1856: 2nd​ Lt. United States Army, Corps of Engineers​

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1855 – 1856: Treasurer at West Point Military Academy​

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1855 – 1856: Quartermaster at West Point Military Academy​

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Designed a new riding school at West Point Military Academy​

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1856 – 1861: 1st​ Lt. United States Army, Corps of Engineers​

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1856: Assistant Engineer at Fort Monroe for Construction​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1863: Captain, United States Army, Corps of Engineers​

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1861 – 1862: Chief Engineer for Port Royal Expeditionary Corps​

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1861 – 1862: Served in the construction of Fort on Hilton Head Island​

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1862: Chief Engineer for the Siege of Fort Pulaski, Georgia​

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1862: Brevetted Lt. Colonel for Gallantry at Capture of Fort Pulaski​

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1862: Suffered from the effects of Malaria and went on leave​

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1862: Assisted Governor of New York in sending troops for Union​

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1862 – 1863: Brigadier General, Union Army Volunteers​

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1862: Commander of Union Army Division in Covington, Kentucky​

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1862: Commander of Union Army District of Western Virginia​

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1862 – 1863: Commander, 1st​ Division Army of Kentucky​

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1863: Suffered from Bronchitis and went on sick leave​

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1863: Commander, Union Army District of Central Kentucky​

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1863: Commander, Union Army Forces at Battle of Somerset, Kentucky​

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1863: Brevetted Colonel for Gallantry at Battle of Somerset, Kentucky

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1863 – 1864: Union Army Commander, Department of the South​

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1863 – 1874: Major, United States Army Corps of Engineers​

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1863 – 1865: Major Genera,l Union Army Volunteers​

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1863 – 1864: Union Army Commander, 10th​ Army Corps​

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1863: Commander of Union Operations in Charleston, South Carolina, Morris Island​

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1863: Commander for Union Bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina​

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1863: Commander of Union Army Forces at Fort Wagner, South Carolina​

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1864: Commander of 10th​ Army Corps on the James River​

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1864: Served in the Battles of Swift Creek and Chester Station​

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1864: Served in the Battle of Drury's Bluff, Virginia​

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1864: Served in the Defenses of Bermuda Hundred​

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1864: Commander of two divisions in Defense of Washington, D.C.​

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1864: Injured in the left ankle joint when he fell on his horse July 14th​​

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1864: President of Board for testing Ames Wrought Iron Cannon​

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1864 – 1865: Served on tour of Inspections from Illinois to Florida​

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1865: Brevetted Brig. General for Gallantry at Fort Wagner, South Carolina​

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1865: Brevetted Major General for Gallantry at Morris Island, South Carolina​

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1865: Resigned as Major General in the Union Army on Dec. 5th​​

Occupation after War:

1863 – 1874: Major, United States Army, Corps of Engineers​

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1865 – 1866: Chief Engineer of 3rd​ Division of the Engineer Bureau​

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1866 – 1867: Member of Special Board of Engineers for Iron Forts​

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1866: Member of Board for Examining and improving D.C. Canal​

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1866 – 1869: Superintendent of Fortifications on Staten Island, New York​

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1869 – 1882: Superintendent of Coast Defenses on Cape Fear River​

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1870 – 1882: Superintendent of Fortifications on Staten Island, New York​

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1870 – 1882: Superintendent Engineer Surveys N.C, S.C., GA and Fla.​

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1871 – 1882: Superintendent Engineer Charleston Harbor, South Carolina​

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1871: Member of Board for testing Captain King's Depressing Carriage​

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1874 – 1883: Lt. Colonel United States Army Corps of Engineers​

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1876 – 1877: Member of Board for Improvement of Pennsylvania Ave.​

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1876 – 1878: Member Board for Foundation Washington Monument​

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1879 – 1882: President of Mississippi River Commission​

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1883 – 1888: Colonel United States Army Corps of Engineers​

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1883 – 1884: Superintendent of Fortifications on Staten Island, New York​

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1883 – 1884: Superintendent of Coast Defenses on Cape Fear River​

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1883 – 1888: Superintendent Engineer Charleston Harbor, South Carolina​

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1884 – 1888: President of Mississippi River Commission​

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1886 – 1888: Member Board of Visitors Engineer School Willet's Point​

Died: April 7, 1888

Place of Death: Brooklyn, New York

Cause of Death: Uremia and Bright's disease (he suffered 8 yrs. From)

Age at time of Death: 63 years old

Burial Place: U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York

 

[Pollaco]

Gilllmore's second wife was Braxton Bragg's widow.

 

[gentlemanrob]

Gilllmore's second wife was Braxton Bragg's widow.

I am not able to find this anywhere even though I am not doubting you.

 

[Lubliner]

I haven't read all on the affair of being court-martialed in 1864. I think he was to go to Ft. Monroe on hold, where General Grant laid aside the complaint against him, desiring a personal interview. From the continuance of rank advancements, it seems the complaint was squelched.
Lubliner.

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy Birthday Major General Quincy A. Gillmore! Salutes remembering General Gillmore on his birthday.

 

[ErnieMac]

Gilllmore's second wife was Braxton Bragg's widow.

I am not able to find this anywhere even though I am not doubting you.

Gilmore's second wife, Laura Merrifield was first married to a New York businessman named Alexis Bragg, no relation to Braxton that I've seen.

Laura Winifred Merrifield Gillmore (1826-1915) -...

Laura (Merrifield) Bragg/Gillmore (1826-1915) was born in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Oct, 1826. She married Alexis Bragg in 1843 in Foxboro. He was a merchant by trade located in Brooklyn, New York City. Alexis was born in Milford, Massachusetts, May 20, 1818 the son of Ariel Bragg and Nancy...

www.findagrave.com

 

[Pollaco]

Gilmore's second wife, Laura Merrifield was first married to a New York businessman named Alexis Bragg, no relation to Braxton that I've seen.

Laura Winifred Merrifield Gillmore (1826-1915) -...

Laura (Merrifield) Bragg/Gillmore (1826-1915) was born in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Oct, 1826. She married Alexis Bragg in 1843 in Foxboro. He was a merchant by trade located in Brooklyn, New York City. Alexis was born in Milford, Massachusetts, May 20, 1818 the son of Ariel Bragg and Nancy...

www.findagrave.com

I realize that, I was putting out info that I found online and it just wasn't so.gentlemanrob pointed that out that inaccuracy when I posted last year. It was too late to edit or retract when He did and he told me not to rely on Wikipedia.

 

[Pollaco]

I am not able to find this anywhere even though I am not doubting you.

It seems like some one got the wrong "Bragg".Island corrected on post #2. It was not Braxton but Alexis Bragg.

 

[gentlemanrob]

It seems like some one got the wrong "Bragg".Island corrected on post #2. It was not Braxton but Alexis Bragg.

Did I put that?

 

[Pollaco]

Did I put that?

No it was me. You're the one who pointed out my inacurracy.

 

[USS ALASKA]

Sirs, by the man himself...

Siege and Reduction of Fort Pulaski by Quincy A. Gillmore

Siege and Reduction of Fort Pulaski: Gillmore, Quincy A.: 9780939631070: Amazon.com: Books

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Engineer and artillery operations against the defences of Charleston Harbor in 1863 by Quincy Adams Gillmore

Engineer and Artillery Operations Against the Defences of Charleston Harbor in 1863: Comprising the Descent Upon Morris Island, the Demolition of Fort Sumter, the Reduction of Forts Wagner and Gregg (: Q. A. Gillmore: 9780331636727: Amazon.com: Books

Engineer and Artillery Operations Against the Defences of Charleston Harbor in 1863: Comprising the Descent Upon Morris Island, the Demolition of Fort Sumter, the Reduction of Forts Wagner and Gregg ( [Q. A. Gillmore] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Engineer and Artillery...

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Cheers,
USS ALASKA

 

[ErnieMac]

I realize that, I was putting out info that I found online and it just wasn't so.gentlemanrob pointed that out that inaccuracy when I posted last year. It was too late to edit or retract when He did and he told me not to rely on Wikipedia.

Wiki can be problematic. I usually look at it for a quick answer and then look for a second source to back it up.

 

[ErnieMac]

Gillmore's failure to attack thinly held Confederate defenses during the 1st Battle of Petersburg (June 9, 1864) led to a major blow up between Gillmore and his commander, MG Benjamin Butler. Butler relieved Gillmore of command of Xth Corps and ordered him to Fort Monroe. Gillmore demanded a court-of-inquiry. Grant, wanting to tone down the issue, requested Butler to withdraw the order relieving Gillmore and have Gillmore request reassignment. This was done eliminating the need for the court, preserving Gillmore's and obtaining Butler's goal of removing Gillmore.

 

[USS ALASKA]

Collection; School of Advanced Military Studies Monographs
Title; Civil War experiences of General Quincy Adams Gillmore: the challenges of transitioning from the tactical to the operational level of command.
Author; Lewis, Adam J.
Branch/Country; United States Army

Abstract
A leader's transition from the tactical to operational level of command has challenged military commanders throughout history. Some leaders are very successful at making the transition, while others encounter difficulty. Understanding the commonalities and differences in leadership at these two levels of command is helpful toward better preparing our leaders to understand and succeed at both levels. Union Army General Quincy Adams Gillmore provides an excellent case study for comparison of tactical level versus operational level command. Gillmore experienced success in tactical engagements but was challenged when required to lead a military campaign. Gillmore's 1863 campaign against the Confederates defending Charleston provides an interesting case in operational level leadership, especially when analyzed against his education, military background, and tactical command experiences. This monograph explores from General Gillmore's early life through to his command of the campaign against Charleston. First, it examines Gillmore's educational background and provides additional context with a brief overview of his military career. Second, it examines two of Gillmore's most significant tactical experiences at Fort Pulaski and the Battle of Somerset. It assesses Gillmore's tactical performances in each of these experiences by answering the following questions: Did General Gillmore accomplish his directed task and purpose? Did he understand the capabilities and intentions of the enemy in relation to the terrain? How did he operate in light of these factors? Third, the monograph analyzes Gillmore's performance in the Charleston campaign. It assesses his performance by determining whether he accomplished the strategic aim. It also assesses his ability to sustain his forces for the duration of the campaign. Additionally, it analyzes his level of creativity during the Charleston campaign. Did he seek to create additional options for his forces? Finally, the monograph searches for links between Gillmore's tactical and operational level experiences. Although this monograph recognizes General Gillmore's efforts at both Fort Pulaski and Somerset as tactical successes, it questions his overall tactical ability. The monograph finds significant links between Gillmore's tactical and operational level experiences. Broadly stated the monograph finds that Gillmore was unable to account for the increased temporal and geographical aspects associated with command at the operational level. Specifically, Gillmore did not appreciate the increased risk, end state criteria, or expanded logistical factors that accompany command at the operational level. Additionally, he did not possess the creativity required of the operational level commander. The monograph finds that General Gillmore's tactical experiences limited his ability to perform at the operational level of command.

Series; Command and General Staff College (CGSC), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) Monograph
Publisher; Fort Leavenworth, KS : US Army Command and General Staff College,
Date, Original; 2011-05-19
Date, Digital; 2011-05-19
Call number; ADA 546281
Release statement; Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)
Repository; Combined Arms Research Library
Library; Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Date created; 2011-07-06

School of Advanced Military Studies Monographs

A leader’s transition from the tactical to operational level of command has challenged military commanders throughout history. Some leaders are very successful at making the transition, while others encounter difficulty. Understanding the commonalities and differences in leadership at these two...

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