Lemon, George W.
2012-08-09

shoemaker
1833-08-14
1834-08-13
Lemon's birth date range is calculated based upon his age given at time of enlistment. Lemon was 28 years old when he enlisted on 13 August 1862.

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 W. Lemon (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 23 January 2012. View source information 
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Bentley, Edwin

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  • Lemon suffered a fracture of the femur as the result of being shot by a conoidal musket ball. He was eventually admitted to the Third Division Hospital, where he remained for over a year, clinging "to life by the slenderest thread." On 12 October 1865, Bentley finally amputated Lemon's leg. The femur bone was sent to the Army Medical Museum.
  • 2012-01-23
  • May 05, 1864
  • Jan 31, 1866
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Harewood General Hospital

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  • Lemon was transferred to Harewood Hospital after his leg was successfully amputated. Lemon was discharged from the service at Harewood.
  • 2012-01-23
  • Jan 31, 1866
  • Feb 03, 1866
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6th Maryland Infantry

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  • Lemon enlisted into C Company of the 6th Maryland Infantry. He was discharged due to wounds.
  • 2012-01-23
  • Aug 13, 1862
  • Feb 03, 1866
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Battle of the Wilderness

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  • Lemon was injured in the leg by a conoidal musket ball at the Battle of the Wilderness.
  • 2012-01-23
  • May 04, 1864