American Civil War George Burgwyn Anderson (April 12, 1831 – October 17, 1862) was a Confederate military officer, serving first in the antebellum U.S. Army and then dying from wounds inflicted during the American Civil War while a general officer in the Confederate Army.

While attending the University of North Carolina, he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy and graduated tenth of forty-three cadets in the Class of 1852.

[3] Following his training, Anderson was sent to California to assist in the survey of a proposed railroad route before joining his regiment at Fort Chadbourne in Texas.

[5] Historian Douglas Southall Freeman wrote of Anderson, "All the physical excellencies coveted by soldiers were abundantly his - a handsome figure, fine horsemanship, a clear musical voice, a commanding presence.

"[6] Anderson capably led his regiment at the Battle of Williamsburg in May 1862 and was rewarded a month later with a promotion to brigadier general on June 9.

Anderson himself was wounded at Malvern Hill and command of his brigade fell to Col. Charles Tew of the 2nd North Carolina.

He fought at the Battle of South Mountain before marching into the Cumberland Valley to Sharpsburg, Maryland, as the Army of Northern Virginia concentrated.

During the Battle of Antietam, on 17 September 1862, Anderson led his veteran North Carolinians as they defended a portion of the Sunken Road (known as "Bloody Lane") against repeated Union attacks.