Civil War Confederate Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 15th Mississippi Infantry, and was killed at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee in 1864. Col. Michael Farrell, Commanding Officer of the 15th Mississippi, was horribly wounded in both legs and lost his left to amputation. Farrell, a popular officer, did not have a single living relative nor did he have any money or own any property before enlisting. Those who knew him admired him and said he fought for 'principle and constitutional liberty.' Col. Farrell's injuries eventually led to his death on Christmas Day.
Civil War Confederate Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 15th Mississippi Infantry, and was killed at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee in 1864. Col. Michael Farrell, Commanding Officer of the 15th Mississippi, was horribly wounded in both legs and lost his left to amputation. Farrell, a popular officer, did not have a single living relative nor did he have any money or own any property before enlisting. Those who knew him admired him and said he fought for 'principle and constitutional liberty.' Col. Farrell's injuries eventually led to his death on Christmas Day.
Bio by: EFB III
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15th Mississippi Infantry - CSA
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