Albert Woolson

Military Person

1847 – 1956

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Who was Albert Woolson?

Albert Henry Woolson was the last surviving member of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War. He was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. At least three men who followed him in death claimed to be Confederate veterans, but their status as Civil War veterans has been debunked. The last surviving Union soldier to see combat was James Hard.

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Born
Feb 11, 1847
Antwerp
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Aug 2, 1956
Duluth

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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