Lister, Thomas
2012-08-09

1864-08-07
1864-08-07
Sources vary regarding the age of this soldier. The American Civil War Research Database states that Lister was 35 years old when he enlisted; however, his medical case in The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion records his age as 26 at the time he was injured.

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 
  • "Thomas Lister (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 Lister and reported his medical case.
  • 2012-03-05
  • May 26, 1864
  • Aug 07, 1864
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Harewood General Hospital

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  • Lister was admitted into Harewood Hospital with a foot injury. Though his treatment while at Harewood was "supporting," it met with an "unfavorable" result: Lister died while under care at this hospital.
  • 2012-03-05
  • May 12, 1864
  • Aug 07, 1864
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26th Michigan Infantry

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  • Lister enlisted into I Company of the 26th Michigan Infantry as Private. He died of wounds while serving this regiment.
  • 2012-03-05
  • Feb 29, 1864
  • Aug 07, 1864
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Battle of Spotsylvania

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  • Lister was injured at Spottsylvania.
  • 2012-03-05
  • May 12, 1864