John Blackwell

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John Blackwell was a Corporal in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company E.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on August 11, 1862 in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company E at Detroit, Michigan as a Corporal
  • Mustered in on August 13, 1862 for a 3 year term of service
  • 19 years old
  • Wounded in action on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps on April 13, 1864
  • Discharged at Cliffbourne Barracks, Washington, D.C. on May 7, 1864 as a Sergeant from V.R.C. / Unassigned

Post-War Career

  • Died on December 7, 1896

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