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Lieut Henry Clay Banner

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Lieut Henry Clay Banner Veteran

Birth
Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Death
21 Dec 1862 (aged 23)
Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Died 23 years of age. A son of Constantine Ladd and Mary Bowman Banner. He was Leiut. of Co K 48th Regt. NC - CSA. He received a wound to the back of his head on Dec. 13, 1862 in the battle of Fredericksburg, and was carried to Jarrett's Hotel in Petersburg. His father and sister arrived before he died, and they had his remains taken home. Note: Article in the People's Press stated that he was taken to Woodland Cemetery. Either this was in error, or plans were changed, as other records indicate that he is buried in this cemetery as were his parents.)
Died 23 years of age. A son of Constantine Ladd and Mary Bowman Banner. He was Leiut. of Co K 48th Regt. NC - CSA. He received a wound to the back of his head on Dec. 13, 1862 in the battle of Fredericksburg, and was carried to Jarrett's Hotel in Petersburg. His father and sister arrived before he died, and they had his remains taken home. Note: Article in the People's Press stated that he was taken to Woodland Cemetery. Either this was in error, or plans were changed, as other records indicate that he is buried in this cemetery as were his parents.)

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The Strife is over the battle done
The Victory of life is won.



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