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Col Comillus Wycliffe “Wick” McCreary

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Col Comillus Wycliffe “Wick” McCreary

Birth
Williston, Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
Death
31 Mar 1865 (aged 28)
Dinwiddie County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Williston, Barnwell County, South Carolina, USA
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Comillus Wycliffe McCreary:
Born: June 1836
Birthplace: Williston South Carolina
Father: Joshua McCreary
Mother: Theresa McCreary
Education:
Graduated from South Carolina Military Academy
Occupation before War:
Professor at Aiken Military Academy
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: Captain of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1862 – 1864: Major of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1864 – 1865: Colonel of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1864: Wounded during the Battle of Spotsylvania
1865: Killed during the Battle of Hatcher's Run

Died: March 31, 1865
Place of Death: Dinwiddie County Virginia
Age at time of Death: 28 years old
Burial Place: Williston Cemetery Williston South Carolina
Comillus Wycliffe McCreary:
Born: June 1836
Birthplace: Williston South Carolina
Father: Joshua McCreary
Mother: Theresa McCreary
Education:
Graduated from South Carolina Military Academy
Occupation before War:
Professor at Aiken Military Academy
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: Captain of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1862 – 1864: Major of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1864 – 1865: Colonel of 1st South Carolina Infantry (Gregg's)
1864: Wounded during the Battle of Spotsylvania
1865: Killed during the Battle of Hatcher's Run

Died: March 31, 1865
Place of Death: Dinwiddie County Virginia
Age at time of Death: 28 years old
Burial Place: Williston Cemetery Williston South Carolina

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