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Pvt George Biddlecomb

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Pvt George Biddlecomb Veteran

Birth
England
Death
27 May 1864 (aged 36–37)
Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, USA
Burial
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
Plot
G 6979
Memorial ID
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Pvt. Co E 23rd Michigan Infantry
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 23rd Army Corps.
Biddlecomb, George, resident of Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Infantry, Aug. 6, 1862, at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, for 3 years, age 35. Mustered Sept. 12, 1862. Killed in action at Dallas, Ga., May 27, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery, Mariette, Ga. Section G. Grave No. 6979.

His widow, Frances E. Biddlecomb, received a Widow's pension. There was at least one child, George E. Biddlecomb, that received a Minor's pension.

Originally buried near New Hope Church, Paulding County, Georgia.

PVT INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 05/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION G SITE 6979

"The One hundred and seventh Illinois, Major Laurance commanding, was detailed for that duty, with orders to hold the line. The position was held by them until forced
to retire by superior numbers.• The Twenty-third Michigan, Lieutenant-Colonel Spaulding commanding, was ordered to support the One hundred and seventh Illinois; the two regiments were not able to maintain the ground. Three rebel regiments now confronting the line (at this time Generals Howard and Cox with their staff were riding down the line between my advance and main line and received the fire of the enemy), the One hundred and eleventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Sherwood commanding, was ordered to make a charge on the enemy, retake and, hold the ground lost, which was gallantly done." -No. 325. Reports of Col. John R. Bond, One hundred and eleventh Ohio Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 16—June 18 and August 15—September 8. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 23D ARMY CORPS
Pvt. Co E 23rd Michigan Infantry
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 23rd Army Corps.
Biddlecomb, George, resident of Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Infantry, Aug. 6, 1862, at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, for 3 years, age 35. Mustered Sept. 12, 1862. Killed in action at Dallas, Ga., May 27, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery, Mariette, Ga. Section G. Grave No. 6979.

His widow, Frances E. Biddlecomb, received a Widow's pension. There was at least one child, George E. Biddlecomb, that received a Minor's pension.

Originally buried near New Hope Church, Paulding County, Georgia.

PVT INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 05/27/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION G SITE 6979

"The One hundred and seventh Illinois, Major Laurance commanding, was detailed for that duty, with orders to hold the line. The position was held by them until forced
to retire by superior numbers.• The Twenty-third Michigan, Lieutenant-Colonel Spaulding commanding, was ordered to support the One hundred and seventh Illinois; the two regiments were not able to maintain the ground. Three rebel regiments now confronting the line (at this time Generals Howard and Cox with their staff were riding down the line between my advance and main line and received the fire of the enemy), the One hundred and eleventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Sherwood commanding, was ordered to make a charge on the enemy, retake and, hold the ground lost, which was gallantly done." -No. 325. Reports of Col. John R. Bond, One hundred and eleventh Ohio Infantry, commanding Second Brigade, of operations May 16—June 18 and August 15—September 8. HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 23D ARMY CORPS

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  • Created by: Janet
  • Added: Jul 13, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28260670/george-biddlecomb: accessed ), memorial page for Pvt George Biddlecomb (1827–27 May 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28260670, citing Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Janet (contributor 46573654).