Holmes, William
2012-08-09

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  • "William Holmes (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2011. 28 November 2011. View source information 
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Greenleaf, C. R.

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  • Operated on and contributed specimen of W. Holmes.
  • 2011-11-28
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Campbell General Hospital

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  • William Holmes of Co. D, 18th Massachusetts was wounded in the leg at Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. Two weeks after his injury, he was admitted to Campbell General Hospital in Washington, DC. Six months later Holmes was transported to Mower Hospital in Philadelphia where his leg was amputated on July 22, 1863. Holmes never returned to service and was discharged due to injury in April 1864.
  • 2011-11-28
  • Dec 27, 1862
  • June 1863
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18th Massachusetts Infantry

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  • Holmes enlisted into D Company, 18th Massachusetts as a Private. Wounded on December 13, 1862, Holmes never returned to service and was discharged due to injury.
  • 2011-11-28
  • Aug 24, 1861
  • Apr 12, 1864
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Battle of Fredericksburg

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  • Holmes was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg.
  • 2011-12-05
  • Dec 13, 1862