Fritz, Levi J., 1840-1872

Levi J. Fritz served in the 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was granted a medical leave of absence in December 1864 for haimoptysis (hemoptysis). He wrote the regiment's song, My 53rd.

From the guide to the Levi J. Fritz Papers, 1863-1866, 1886, and undated, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

Levi J. Fritz served in the 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He was granted a medical leave of absence in December 1864 for haimoptysis (hemoptysis). He wrote the regiment's song, "My 53rd."

From the description of Levi J. Fritz papers, 1863-1866, 1886, and undated. WorldCat record id: 651632718