George W. Chilson

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George W. Chilson was a 1st Lieutenant in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company D.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on July 30, 1862 in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company F at Detroit, Michigan as a Corporal
  • Mustered in on August 15, 1862 for a 3 year term of service
  • 19 years old
  • Wounded in action on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1864
  • Commissioned 1st Lieutenant of the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company D on May 6, 1864
  • Discharged to accept promotion on August 14, 1864
  • Mustered on August 14, 1864

Post-War Career

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