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Civil War Confederate veteran dies in 1952...

Item # 725192 ·

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, Nov. 12, 1952

  • "General" William Jordan Bush death
  • Last surviving Civil War Confederate soldier
  • Company B of the 14th Georgia Infantry

The front page has a two column heading: "Last of General Lee's Soldiers in Georgia Dies at Age of 107" (see images) 
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

background: William Jordan Bush, famously known as "General" Bush, was a remarkable figure of American longevity and a living link to the 19th century until his death at the age of 107 in 1952. Born in Wilkinson County, Georgia, he joined the Confederate forces as a teenager, serving with Company B of the 14th Georgia Infantry during the Atlanta Campaign. Although he ended the war as a private, he earned his honorary "General" title through his leadership in the United Confederate Veterans during the early 20th century. A resident of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Bush became a local icon known for his spirited personality—often performing a celebratory jig for crowds even past his 100th birthday—and he was officially recognized as the last surviving Confederate veteran from the state of Georgia.

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$48
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.