John Pelham's charisma and military skills made him a popular officer, and he rose swiftly to become a major in the Confederate Army in command of Gen. James E. B. "Jeb" Stuart's horse artillery.

John Pelham's charisma and military skills made him a popular officer, and he rose swiftly to become a major in the Confederate Army in command of Gen. James E. B. "Jeb" Stuart's horse artillery.