Holloway, Augustus G.

Dr. Augustus G. Holloway studied medicine at Western Reserve College, and in the late 1850s practiced medicine in Allen County, Ohio. In 1864 he served as assistant surgeon of the 151st Regiment of Ohio National Guard Infantry and later became acting brigade surgeon. Having been mustered out in August 1864, Dr. Holloway enlisted as private to Co. E of the newly organized 197th Regiment of Ohio Infantry in April 1865 and served as steward of the brigade hospital. The regiment was posted on duty at Washington and Alexandria, then moved to Dover, Del., and in July 1865 was then on guarding duty in Baltimore. It was mustered out on July 31, 1865. After the war, Holloway returned home and continued to practice medicine.

From the description of Papers of Augustus G. Holloway, 1854-1869 (bulk 1864-1865). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122369288