19 year old George purdy volunteered to take the place of his father Abram who was drafted so he could stay home and tend to the family farm. He was killed in action at the battle of Gettysburg. 7th Michigan infantry
by Original-Rutabaga-60
19 year old George purdy volunteered to take the place of his father Abram who was drafted so he could stay home and tend to the family farm. He was killed in action at the battle of Gettysburg. 7th Michigan infantry
by Original-Rutabaga-60
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Thank you for your sacrifice, young man. You died with a good heart and a clear conscience because you fought to preserve the Union and to make everyone free and equal. Nobody can say that about the traitors and rebels on the other side.
Imagine being that boys father. Knowing he was in your place. The farm might have failed without the older man’s knowledge and the whole family with it but still. Hard to live every day after for him I bet.