Griest, Alva C., 1840-1880.

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Alva C. Griest was born 22 January 1840 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He enlisted in the army on 19 July 1862 and was mustered into the 72nd Indiana Volunteers. He began keeping a diary when he left home and continued until his discharge in July 1865. He died at Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois on 20 October 1880.

From the description of Collection, 1862-1865. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70584531

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Chickamauga Battlefield (Ga.)
Indiana
Tullahoma (Tenn.)
Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863
Hoovers Gap (Tenn.)
United States
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Soldiers
Soldiers
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Birth 1840

Death 1880

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