William Joshua Bush, born in Georgia July 10, 1845, died November 11, 1952 at 107 years old, Georgia's last living Confederate veteran. Because of his longevity he became known as General Bush, an honorary title.
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Early war soldier from the American Civil War or War between the States. The soldier is wearing a US beltplate but he is probably a Confederate. It was common for Confederates to use Federal items due to shortages of their own supplies. Note the rope being used as a canteen strap instead of leather.
Confederate soldiers captured during the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863.
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