George C. Gordon

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George C. Gordon was a Captain in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company I.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on August 14, 1862 in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company I at Detroit, Michigan as a Captain
  • Mustered in on August 15, 1862 for a 3 year term of service
  • Commissioned to date July 26, 1862
  • 30 years old
  • Taken prisoner in action on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Escaped on February 14, 1865
  • Brevet Major of U.S. Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for gallant and meritorious services during the war
  • Joined regiment on May 20, 1865
  • Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1865

Post-War Career

Family

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