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Austin N. Wilder

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Austin N. Wilder Veteran

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
4 May 1900 (aged 74)
Indiana, USA
Burial
Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 7, Lot 5
Memorial ID
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Wilder, Austin N
Bedford, 35, m, 5-10, Painter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Reduced to ranks 12-11-61--unbecoming conduct. Promoted to Corporal 7-4-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot right shoulder. Severely wounded at Antietam--minie ball wrist joint & right thigh, ball entered left side passed through scrotum between his testicles & into upper thigh, struck spoon & pocket comb carried in breeches pocket & was cut out of right buttocks. No 4 United States ArmyGeneral Hospital Frederick Maryland. Discharged Frederick 11-17-62 wounds: thigh useless for long period, wrist motion destroyed. Died Bedford Indiana 5-4-1900
Wilder, Austin N
Bedford, 35, m, 5-10, Painter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Reduced to ranks 12-11-61--unbecoming conduct. Promoted to Corporal 7-4-62. Wounded at Cedar Mountain--gunshot right shoulder. Severely wounded at Antietam--minie ball wrist joint & right thigh, ball entered left side passed through scrotum between his testicles & into upper thigh, struck spoon & pocket comb carried in breeches pocket & was cut out of right buttocks. No 4 United States ArmyGeneral Hospital Frederick Maryland. Discharged Frederick 11-17-62 wounds: thigh useless for long period, wrist motion destroyed. Died Bedford Indiana 5-4-1900

Inscription

"Sleep on belovèd, sleep and take thy rest;
Lay down thy head upon thy Savior’s breast;
We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.
Good night! Good night! Good night!"



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  • Maintained by: Kathy S.
  • Originally Created by: Bev
  • Added: Jan 1, 2005
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10202441/austin_n-wilder: accessed ), memorial page for Austin N. Wilder (19 Oct 1825–4 May 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10202441, citing Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Kathy S. (contributor 46944127).