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Oscar Thompson

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Waist-up oval portrait of Oscar Thompson, a private in Company G, 15th Wisconsin Infantry, in uniform and holding a musket across his chest. The following information was obtained from the Regimental and Descriptive Rolls, Volume 20: He resided in Beloit, Wisconsin. On December 2, 1861, he enlisted in Beloit, Wisconsin and on December 13, 1861, he was mustered into service in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 18. On October 13, 1863, he served as a guard with a supply train. On May 27, 1864, during the fighting on Altoona Mountain, near New Hope Church, Georgia, he was killed with a shot through his head.

Date Created:
circa 1860-1869

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1860-1869

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
10 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Wisconsin in the Civil War
Call Number
PH 2361 2/10

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0139FY
Legacy ID
WHi 88293

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