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Capt Walter Scott Brewster

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Capt Walter Scott Brewster Veteran

Birth
Buxton, York County, Maine, USA
Death
14 Dec 1862 (aged 28–29)
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia, USA GPS-Latitude: 34.2912778, Longitude: -83.8365472
Plot
Block 5, Lot 28, Grave 5
Memorial ID
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Although born in Buxton, Maine, became a Confederate officer. Attended South Carolina Military Academy. Became a lawyer. Captain and aide to General T.R.R. Cobb. Mortally wounded at Fredericksburg while standing next to Gen. Cobb. Leg was amputated, but died the next day.
Although born in Buxton, Maine, became a Confederate officer. Attended South Carolina Military Academy. Became a lawyer. Captain and aide to General T.R.R. Cobb. Mortally wounded at Fredericksburg while standing next to Gen. Cobb. Leg was amputated, but died the next day.


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