Historedia
Person

David Hunter

Events
3
Episodes
9
Years
1861–1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name David Hunter, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Union command reshuffle and Confederate political consolidation, November–December 1861

    1861

    Role: Western Department commander

    1. November 1861 · Confederate government (unlocated)Benjamin Appointed Secretary of War

      Judah P. Benjamin was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in late 1861, while continuing to act as Attorney General until November 15, 1861.

    2. 1 November 1861 · Washington, D.C.McClellan Appointed General-in-Chief

      George B. McClellan became general-in-chief of all Union armies on November 1, 1861, following Winfield Scott's retirement.

    3. 6 November 1861 · Confederate States (election held across states)Davis Elected Confederate President

      Presidential elections were held in the Confederate States on November 6, 1861, resulting in Jefferson Davis's election.

    4. 9 November 1861 · Western Department (unlocated)Western Department Discontinued After Command Change

      David Hunter replaced John C. Frémont in the Western Department; the department itself was discontinued on November 9, 1861.

    5. 28 November 1861 · Richmond, VirginiaMissouri Admitted to Confederacy

      The Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th Confederate state on November 28, 1861.

    6. 10 December 1861 · Frankfort, KentuckyKentucky Admitted to Confederacy

      Kentucky was admitted to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861, recognizing its provisional government.

    7. 21 December 1861 · Washington, D.C.Navy Medal of Honor Resolution Signed

      President Lincoln signed Public Resolution 82 on December 21, 1861, creating a Navy Medal of Honor.

  2. 54th Massachusetts assaults Fort Wagner on Morris Island

    1863

    Role: Major General

    1. July 18, 1863 · Morris IslandAssault on Fort Wagner

      The 54th Massachusetts led the Union attack at dusk on July 18, 1863, against Fort Wagner on Morris Island, suffering significant casualties.

  3. Battle of Piedmont

    1864

    Role: Union Major General

    1. June 5, 1864 · Piedmont, Augusta County, VirginiaBattle of Piedmont

      Union forces under David Hunter defeated a Confederate army at Piedmont, Augusta County, Virginia, on June 5, 1864.

Sources

  1. Department of the West Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
  2. 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  3. Battle of Piedmont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. David Hunter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08