"MAX"
His origins are from south-east Europe. When his father moved to America he made a small cattle empire, and when he died in 1858. Mark returned from VMI and took over the business and run it with great success. He countinied to study tactics from various books from Europe. On rach he got expirience in organisation and leading the men.
When he decided to join CSA almost every ranch hand followed him, including one of his brothers, Mislav. Oldest brother Michael joined union forces.
He was commissioned a Brigade commander of Infantry due to his connections with several state officials from Mississippi on April 13th 1861.
