June 2004 photograph of the grave of Whiteford at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
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.
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Unknown Federal Infantry soldier from the American Civil War or War between the States.
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The USS Cairo, a Federal gunboat, employed in the capture of Vicksburg and securing the Mississippi River for Union control. The Cairo is the first warship sunk by a torpedo (modern-day mine). The blast tore a hole in the port bow. The gunboat is on display at Vicksburg National Military Park.
Confederate soldiers captured during the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863.
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