Roberts, William
2012-08-09

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1828-08-06
1829-08-05
1864-07-06
1864-07-06
Roberts's birth date range is calculated based on his age at time of enlistment. Roberts was 33 years old when hen enlisted on 5 August 1862. According to The American Civil War Research Database, Roberts was born in England.

Sources:

  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 3 vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1883). View source information 
  • "William Roberts (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 5 March 2012. View source information 
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Bontecou, Reed Brockway

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  • Bontecou operated on Roberts and reported his medical case.
  • 2012-03-05
  • June 15, 1864
  • July 06, 1864
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Arlington National Cemetery

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  • According to The American Civil War Research Database, Roberts is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • 2012-03-05
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Harewood General Hospital

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  • Roberts was admitted into Harewood Hospital five days after being injured. He died from exhaustion while under care at Harewood.
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7th New York Heavy Artillery

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  • Roberts enlisted into I Company of the 7th New York Heavy Artillery as Private. He died of wounds while serving this regiment.
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  • Aug 18, 1862
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Battle of Cold Harbor

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  • Roberts was injured in the left ankle at Cold Harbor.
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