Albert was born in York Township of Belmont County, Ohio, the son of Dr. John Tolen Crist and Barbara Brown. Albert's father was the minister of the local Church of Christ. Albert enlisted as a Corporal on 12 August 1862 at the age of 22. He was assigned to Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment, Ohio on 22 August, 1862.
Belmont Chronicle, November 10, 1864 page 3
Death of a Brave Soldier.
Corporal Albert E. Crist.
The following is an extract from a letter from Capt. S.C. Hutchison to Dr. John T. Crist, of York Township, communicating the death of his son, Albert, who fell in defence (sic) of his country in that terrible charge made on the enemy's works near Marietta, Ga., June 27th, in which the 52d, led by the heroic Col. Dan. McCook, took such a conspicuous part. Albert died in the 24th year of his age, highly esteemed by his comrades in arms, as well as by all who knew him at home in private circle. A brave soldier, a true patriot and a Christian. What a record!
Marietta, Ga., June 28th, 1864.
Mr. John T. Crist:
It becomes my painful duty to communicate the sad intelligence that your son, Albert E., was killed in the charge made yesterday upon the Rebel works in front of Marietta. He fell within a few feet of the enemy's fortifications, with his face to the foe, pierced through the breast; a brave soldier, a noble man, and a Christian, true to his country and his God. Accept the sympathies of his comrades and officers in this sore affliction, and may God bless his parents and friends, in our prayer.
Respectfully, yours,
S.C. Hutchison,
Capt. Co. F, 52d Reg't O.V.I.
Belmont Chronicle, November 10, 1864 page 3
Death of a Brave Soldier.
Corporal Albert E. Crist.
The following is an extract from a letter from Capt. S.C. Hutchison to Dr. John T. Crist, of York Township, communicating the death of his son, Albert, who fell in defence (sic) of his country in that terrible charge made on the enemy's works near Marietta, Ga., June 27th, in which the 52d, led by the heroic Col. Dan. McCook, took such a conspicuous part. Albert died in the 24th year of his age, highly esteemed by his comrades in arms, as well as by all who knew him at home in private circle. A brave soldier, a true patriot and a Christian. What a record!
Marietta, Ga., June 28th, 1864.
Mr. John T. Crist:
It becomes my painful duty to communicate the sad intelligence that your son, Albert E., was killed in the charge made yesterday upon the Rebel works in front of Marietta. He fell within a few feet of the enemy's fortifications, with his face to the foe, pierced through the breast; a brave soldier, a noble man, and a Christian, true to his country and his God. Accept the sympathies of his comrades and officers in this sore affliction, and may God bless his parents and friends, in our prayer.
Respectfully, yours,
S.C. Hutchison,
Capt. Co. F, 52d Reg't O.V.I.
Albert was born in York Township of Belmont County, Ohio, the son of Dr. John Tolen Crist and Barbara Brown. Albert's father was the minister of the local Church of Christ. Albert enlisted as a Corporal on 12 August 1862 at the age of 22. He was assigned to Company F, 52nd Infantry Regiment, Ohio on 22 August, 1862.
Belmont Chronicle, November 10, 1864 page 3
Death of a Brave Soldier.
Corporal Albert E. Crist.
The following is an extract from a letter from Capt. S.C. Hutchison to Dr. John T. Crist, of York Township, communicating the death of his son, Albert, who fell in defence (sic) of his country in that terrible charge made on the enemy's works near Marietta, Ga., June 27th, in which the 52d, led by the heroic Col. Dan. McCook, took such a conspicuous part. Albert died in the 24th year of his age, highly esteemed by his comrades in arms, as well as by all who knew him at home in private circle. A brave soldier, a true patriot and a Christian. What a record!
Marietta, Ga., June 28th, 1864.
Mr. John T. Crist:
It becomes my painful duty to communicate the sad intelligence that your son, Albert E., was killed in the charge made yesterday upon the Rebel works in front of Marietta. He fell within a few feet of the enemy's fortifications, with his face to the foe, pierced through the breast; a brave soldier, a noble man, and a Christian, true to his country and his God. Accept the sympathies of his comrades and officers in this sore affliction, and may God bless his parents and friends, in our prayer.
Respectfully, yours,
S.C. Hutchison,
Capt. Co. F, 52d Reg't O.V.I.
Belmont Chronicle, November 10, 1864 page 3
Death of a Brave Soldier.
Corporal Albert E. Crist.
The following is an extract from a letter from Capt. S.C. Hutchison to Dr. John T. Crist, of York Township, communicating the death of his son, Albert, who fell in defence (sic) of his country in that terrible charge made on the enemy's works near Marietta, Ga., June 27th, in which the 52d, led by the heroic Col. Dan. McCook, took such a conspicuous part. Albert died in the 24th year of his age, highly esteemed by his comrades in arms, as well as by all who knew him at home in private circle. A brave soldier, a true patriot and a Christian. What a record!
Marietta, Ga., June 28th, 1864.
Mr. John T. Crist:
It becomes my painful duty to communicate the sad intelligence that your son, Albert E., was killed in the charge made yesterday upon the Rebel works in front of Marietta. He fell within a few feet of the enemy's fortifications, with his face to the foe, pierced through the breast; a brave soldier, a noble man, and a Christian, true to his country and his God. Accept the sympathies of his comrades and officers in this sore affliction, and may God bless his parents and friends, in our prayer.
Respectfully, yours,
S.C. Hutchison,
Capt. Co. F, 52d Reg't O.V.I.
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