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Simickson, Henry (fl. 1863-) [Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.18 Author/Creator: Simickson, Henry (fl. 1863-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: Pagination: 1 p ; 13 x 54 cm. Order a Copy

Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."

Enlisted on 11 August 1862 as a Sergeant. On 4 September 1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NJ 12th Infantry. He was transferred out on 1 October 1863. On 1 October 1863 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps. He was discharged on 6 July 1865. He received a promotion as a 1st Sergeant (As of RC).

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