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Thomas C. Lester

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Thomas C. Lester

Birth
Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Death
24 Jun 1921 (aged 78)
Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot-12; Section-16
Memorial ID
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*Civil War Veteran
Thomas served as a Musician with the 110 New York Infantry Company-F. He enlisted on August 7, 1862 in Hannibal, New York at age 19. On August 25, 1862 he was promoted to Musician. Later he was reduced to ranks as a Private. On June 16, 1863 he was taken prisoner of war at Fausse Point, Louisiana. He was paroled and later discharged on August 28, 1865. He also served as a flag holder for the GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC.
*Civil War Veteran
Thomas served as a Musician with the 110 New York Infantry Company-F. He enlisted on August 7, 1862 in Hannibal, New York at age 19. On August 25, 1862 he was promoted to Musician. Later he was reduced to ranks as a Private. On June 16, 1863 he was taken prisoner of war at Fausse Point, Louisiana. He was paroled and later discharged on August 28, 1865. He also served as a flag holder for the GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC.


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