Albert Woolson
Albert Henry Woolson (February 11, 1850 – August 2, 1956) was the last known surviving member of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War; he was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. At least three men who outlived Woolson claimed to be Confederate veterans, but one has been debunked and the other two are unverified. The last surviving Union soldier to see combat was James Hard (1843–1953).
Albert Henry Woolson | |
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Portrait aged about 100–105 | |
| Birth name | Henry Albert Woolson |
| Born | February 11, 1850 Antwerp, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1956 (aged 106) Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Buried | Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Drummer boy |
| Unit | 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Memorials | Monument at Gettysburg |
| Other work | Carpenter and member of the Grand Army of the Republic |
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