Crosby R. Brookings was 21, single, a millman, and a resident of Wiscasset ME when he enlisted 1 May 1861 in the 4th Maine Infantry.
In The American Civil War Research Database Crosby is "Listed as:
- POW on Jul 21 1861 at Bull Run, VA
- Confined on Jul 23 1861 at Richmond, VA (Estimated day; exchanged)
- Wounded on Jul 2 1863 at Gettysburg, PA (Shot in right knee)
Died of wounds while serving in 4th Infantry (Maine) on Aug 7 1863 at Gettysburg, PA (Died at Letterman Hospital)".
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Cenotaph here
Crosby R. Brookings was 21, single, a millman, and a resident of Wiscasset ME when he enlisted 1 May 1861 in the 4th Maine Infantry.
In The American Civil War Research Database Crosby is "Listed as:
- POW on Jul 21 1861 at Bull Run, VA
- Confined on Jul 23 1861 at Richmond, VA (Estimated day; exchanged)
- Wounded on Jul 2 1863 at Gettysburg, PA (Shot in right knee)
Died of wounds while serving in 4th Infantry (Maine) on Aug 7 1863 at Gettysburg, PA (Died at Letterman Hospital)".
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Cenotaph here
Inscription
CROSBY R. BROOKINGS.
CO. G. REGT. 4.
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