Ruoss, George
2012-08-09

George Roos
1837-10-11
1838-09-10
1868-06-27
1868-06-27
Ruoss's birth date range is calculated based on his age at time of enlistment. Ruoss was 26 years old when he enlisted on 10 September 1864. Sources vary regarding the spelling of this soldier's name. The American Civil War Research Database lists his last name as Roos, while The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion spells it Ruoss.

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 
  • "George Roos, (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 20 February 2012. View source information 
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Bontecou, Reed Brockway

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  • Bontecou reported the medical case of Ruoss. According to The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion, Bontecou also photographed Ruoss's wound and contributed it to the Army Medical Museum.
  • 2012-02-20
  • Sept 12, 1865
  • May 01, 1866

Brooke, J.

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  • Brooke took charge of Ruoss's medical case and recorded his death.
  • 2012-02-20
  • Nov 1867
  • June 27, 1868

Thomson, William

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  • Thomson operated on Ruoss and reported on his medical case.
  • 2012-02-20
  • May 01, 1866
  • June 27, 1868
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Campbell General Hospital

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  • Ruoss was admitted to Campbell Hospital several days after begin treated at Depot Hospital. Exact dates and details regarding his stay at this hospital are unknown.
  • 2012-02-20

Fort Washington Post Hospital

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  • Ruoss was admitted into the Post Hospital at Washington following the closing of Harewood Hospital. He died of disease associated with his injury while at the Post Hospital.
  • 2012-02-20
  • May 01, 1866
  • June 27, 1868

Harewood General Hospital

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  • Ruoss was admitted to Harewood Hospital several months after he was injured. He remained at this hospital until it closed, at which time Ruoss was transferred to the Post Hospital at Washington.
  • 2012-02-20
  • Sept 12, 1865
  • May 01, 1866

Stanton General Hospital

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  • Ruoss was admitted into Stanton Hospital on an undetermined date after spending an unknown amount of time at Campbell Hospital. Following his stay at Stanton Hospital, Ruoss was admitted into Harewood.
  • 2012-02-20
  • Sept 12, 1865
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7th New York Infantry

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  • Ruoss enlisted into G Company of the 7th New York Infantry as Private. He died of wounds while serving this regiment.
  • 2012-02-20
  • Sept 10, 1864
  • June 27, 1868