| Birth: | Oct. 3, 1841 | | Death: | Jul. 1, 1863
Gettysburg
Adams County
Pennsylvania, USA | 
Civil War Confederate Army Officer. Known as the "Boy Colonel" for his extreme youthfulness, he served as Colonel and commander of the 26th North Carolina Infantry regiment. He was killed on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1, l863) while leading his men. His regiment would lose over 80% of its men during the battle. (bio by: Ethan F. Bishop)
Search Amazon for Henry Burgwyn | | | Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Raleigh
Wake County
North Carolina, USA
GPS (lat/lon): 35.78486, -78.62748 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Oct 12, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5841191 |
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