A quick error I noticed, the Confederates did have a navy but it was to small to really do anything. it was a few ships then some Blockade runner things so they could get past Union Blockades for supplies.

Name:Gabriel Jackson
Union or Confederate:Confederate
Army's Name:Gabriel's Boys
Character Backstory: Born in New York Gabriel spent much of his childhood years reading books about wars and armies, and was quick to grasp military strategy. He moved to settle Texas with his family. He was quick to join the Texas War for Independence, having a sense of honor and loyalty to Texas. He served under Sam Houston and participated in the final battle of the Texan Independence war. He spent the next 10 years advocating Texas join the Union due to the ties they had with the them. He ended up serving as a officer in the Mexican-American War, after which he studied at Westpoint. When the secession of all the Confederate States occured he joined with them, while not supporting slavery neither was he against it, and realized that the South and North were to different to be together.
Age:43
Experiences in military: Served as a soldier in the Texas Independence War and a officer in the Mexican American War. Well versed in military strategy. 
Appearance: Short brown hair, green eyes, 6ft tall. Angled cheeks, usually wears a typical Confederate General outfit.