Josiah Gorgas

Josiah Gorgas joined the Confederate Army in 1861 as a major in an artillery unit and was quickly promoted to ordnance chief. He was responsible for creating a highly organized and efficient system of industries and factories to arm the Confederacy.

Portrait of Josiah Gorgas in military uniform
Courtesy of the University of Alabama, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library
Portrait of Josiah Gorgas in military uniform