William J. Speed

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William J. Speed was a Captain in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company D.

Antebellum

War Career

  • Enlisted on July 23, 1862 in the 24th Michigan Infantry / Company D at Detroit, Michigan as 2nd Lieutenant
  • Mustered in July 23, 1862 for a 3 year term of service
  • 19 years old
  • Commissioned Captain on July 26, 1862
  • Mustered on August 13, 1862
  • Killed in action on July 1, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg

Post-War Career

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