Sowers, John

2012-08-09 05:50 PM

Sources

  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 1, vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1870).
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  • "John Sowers (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 29 March 2012. View source information 

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Soldier's Rest

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Relationship updated: 2012-03-29 05:49 PM
  • Dates: May 28, 1864 - Oct 04, 1864
  • Place information: Soldier's Rest, located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road Depot, was originally used as a "Rest" for men in trains. It was diverted for use as a hospital.
Relationship information: Sowers was admitted to Soldier's Rest from the 1st Division Hospital of the Sixth Corps two weeks after being wounded. He was briefly treated at Soldier's Rest before being transferred to Haddington Hospital at Philadelphia. Sowers was returned to duty 15 April 1865.

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10th New Jersey Infantry

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Relationship updated: 2012-03-29 05:44 PM
  • Organization Dates: Oct 01, 1861 - Jul 01, 1865
  • Organization information: The 10th New Jersey Infantry organized on October 1, 1861, and was mustered out at Hall's Hill, Virginia on July 1, 1865.
Relationship information: Sowers enlisted into H Company of the 10th New Jersey Infantry as Corporal. He was mustered out from service at Hall's Hill, Virginia.

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Battle of Cold Harbor

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Relationship updated: 2012-03-29 05:51 PM
  • Event Dates: May 31, 1864 - Jun 12, 1864
Relationship information: Sowers was injured at Cold Harbor, suffering a gunshot fracture of the skull.