Abner Monroe Perrin [SEP] conflict
Abner Monroe Perrin
Abner Monroe Perrin (February 2, 1827 – May 12, 1864) was a Confederate general in the Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War.
Early life.
Perrin was born in the Edgefield District of South Carolina. He fought in the Mexican–American War as a lieutenant in the infantry. Upon his return home, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1854.
Civil War.
When the Civil War began, Perrin entered the Confederate service as a
, Brigadier General Abner Monroe Perrin returned to command the brigade, and Sanders returned to command his regiment until Perrin was killed at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Sanders then led his brigade and helped retake the "Mule Shoe" Salient. For his actions and services at Spotsylvania Court House, Sanders was promoted to brigadier general on May 31, 1864 under the section of the Confederate law permitting the appointment of temporary general officers.
Sanders was given command of a brigade of Alabama regiments formerly commanded by Brigadier General Cadmus M.