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In May 1864 after assuming command of the Union Army, General Grant launched his offensive against Confederate General Robert E. Lee, marching towards Richmond, Virginia. By May 5 most of Grant's army had crossed the Rapidan River, where for three days they engaged the Confederate forces in the opening battles of the "Wilderness Campaign". On May 8, following the three-day initial Wilderness battle, Union Forces engaged the rebel troops at Laurell in what became the preliminary to the major engagement at Spotsylvania four days later. Brigadier General John Robinson was one of two commanders who earned the Medal of Honor in the engagement that followed. General Robinson placed himself at the head of the leading brigade in the charge against the enemy's breastworks, valiantly leading his men in the assault until he fell, severely wounded. |
| John C Robinson attended the US Military Academy at West Point. He was a non-graduating member of the Class of 1839 |
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