William P. Hardeman

Indian fighter, frontiersman, explorer. Veteran of Texas Revolution, Cordova Rebellion and Mexican War. Entered Confederate Army 1861 as Captain 4th Texas Mounted Volunteers. Served 1862 New Mexico campaign to secure gold and access to Pacific. Role in brilliant cavalry charge Battle Valverde made him Colonel. Led brigade Red River campaign to stop invasion Texas. Promoted Brigadier General 1865. First president State Confederate Home. Known affectionately as "Old Gotch." An Aggie, fighter, and Southern gentleman.