Born: December 31, 1815 in Cadiz, Spain (47 Years Old)

Family moved back to the United States (Philadelphia) when George was two

Graduated from West Point Military Academy 19th of 56 cadets in 1835

Resigned from the military in 1836 to pursue engineering as an assistant surveyor of the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers

Re-entered military service in 1842 ton continue working for the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers

Fought in the Mexican-American war, earning a title of first lieutenant

Assisted in the fight in the Seminole Wars

1857 - began to work for the Lakes Survey of the Great Lakes, specifically Lake Huron and Lake Michigan

At the onset of the Civil War, Meade was promoted to brigadier general under John F. Reynolds division

Is given divisional command when Reynolds is promoted to I Corps Commander

After Fredericksburg, is given command of the V Corps

Like many Corps commanders, is skeptical of Hooker's competency

His soldiers see him as being short-tempered, which some now call him a "snapping turtle"

Is an expert in use of topography in battle due to previous engineering experience

Has been silent on political matters in Washington and their influence on the Army of the Potomac

References:

Andrew Curtain, Governor of Pennsylvania

John F. Reynolds, I Corps Commander

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