John C. Pemberton John Clifford Pemberton ( August 10 , 1814 -- July 13 , 1881 ) , was a career United States Army officer who fought in the Seminole Wars and with distinction during the Mexican -- American War .
John C. Pemberton John Clifford Pemberton ( August 10 , 1814 -- July 13 , 1881 ) , was a career officer in the United States Army . He fought in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican -- American War .