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Gilbert Christian Russell (May 18, 1782 - May 25, 1861) was an American military officer who served during the Creek War. Born in Virginia, Russell moved to Alabama as a young man. During the Creek War, he was the commander of the 3rd regiment of the United States Army. His soldiers reinforced Fort Claiborne and, in December 1813, launched an invasion of the core of the Creek Nation which culminated in his victory over the Creek around the village known to the American soldiers as Holy Ground Town. Russell County, Alabama was named in his honor.
Gilbert Russell in Trail of Glory[]
Gilbert Russell was one of two colonels who arrived at Fort Jackson in advance of Major General Thomas Pinckney in April, 1814. The other was Homer Milton. Both made it clear that they viewed Jackson's militia rank a mere formality.
Still, when Jackson laid into Colonel Milton for his failure to stop his men from plundering the Cherokee, Russell wisely stepped out of the fray.
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