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Thomas Thompson

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Head and shoulders oval studio portrait of Thomas Thompson, a corporal in Company A, 15th Wisconsin Infantry. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20: He held residence in Chicago, Illinois. On December 28, 1861, he enlisted and was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin on January 08, 1861, at the age of 29. He mustered out of Company A at Ringgold, Georgia and was transferred to serve in the U.S. Navy on May 5, 1864, by order of Major General George Henry Thomas.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number
PH 2361 1/11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0139AY
Legacy ID
WHi 80051

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Head and shoulders studio portrait of Oliver Thompson, a second lieutenant in Company A, 15th Wisconsin Infantry, in uniform. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descript...

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