The George W. Gordon papers, 1861-1864.

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The George W. Gordon papers, 1861-1864.

Contains the following type of material: diary. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War -- Eastern Theater. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 4th Ohio Cavalry Company; 2nd Missouri Cavalry Regiment; 18th Indiana Infantry Regiment; 2nd Brigade, 14th Division, XIII (13th). General description of the collection: The George W. Gordon papers include a doctor's papers containing Gordon's diary (July 9, 1861 to January 19, 1864) regarding service in Ohio, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7579342

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Gordon, Geo. W. (George W.)

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Gordon, George W., Captain

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George W. Gordon was a doctor who served in the United States (U.S.) Civil War. Although not formally commissioned until September 1862, he acted as a medical officer of the 4th Ohio Cavalry Company (July 9-December 16, 1861) and later of the 18th Indiana. He served briefly with the Missouri regiment in November 1861 and was on duty with the 2nd Brigade of Carr's Division (April 29-July 5, 1863) during the Vicksburg Campaign. From the description of The George W. Gordon papers, 1861-...