George Jerrison Stannard, Major General
 
Inscription on his monument in Lakeview Cemetery. Photos Below:
In honor of General George Jerrison Stannard Whose Mortal Part Rests Beneath This Stone.Born in Georgia, VT, Oct. 20, 1820.  Died at Washington, DC, June 1, 1886. Volunteered for the War April 14, 1861.  Lt. Col. 2. VT. Vols., June 6, 1861; Col. 9 VT. Vols., May 21, 1862, Brig. Gen. of Vols.  March 11, 1863; BVT. Maj. Gen. Vols., Oct. 24, 1864.  Mustered our June 28, 1866.  At Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, Commanding the Second Vermont Brigade, in the crisis of the Battle, he made the flank attack which decided the fate of Pickett's Charge, and changed a doubtful struggle into victory.  At Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864, he commanded the first Brigade, Second Division, eighteenth corps, and was twice wounded; September 19, 1864 Commanding the first division eighteenth corps he stormed Fort Harrison in front of Richmond, and held the work against the enemy's utmost efforts to retake it the following day, losing his arm. 

In these and other battles he distinguished himself by his cool courage, clear insight and genius of command.  Gallant, truthful, unselfish, patriotic, his fairness cherished as a priceless inheritance by his comrades and fellow citizens, who have joined the State of Vermont in erecting this memorial.

Sleep, Soldier, Sleep; Thy Balles All Are O'er.

  
 

 


George Stannard's grave in the Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, VT

Inscription on back of Memorial
Emily Jane Clark
Wife of 
George J. Stannard
May 12, 1828 - June 20, 1902
Jeddie
1857 - 1883
Charles C. Miller
1858 - 1900
1854 Ettie 1925

Stannard's View from Monument at Lakeview Cemetery.  Burlington Waterfront in distance to the left.
Stannard Biography by Christopher Dickson
  
General Stannard At Harper's Ferry By General T. S. Peck
 
Generals Born in Vermont
  
Book Vermont Hero: Major General George J. Stannard

Photos of grave at Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington, VT taken on June 19, 2002 by Rose Mary Graveline
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