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I pick George Middleton, becouse of his face he looks so young. There is not a lot of information on him. But I felt that those of his family line who have no pieture of him would like to have one. If any one has information on him and would like to see it posted here drop me a line, and I will be glad to have it.
George Middleton - Civil War.
Age: 17.
Date Enrolled: 1862/02/26.
Where Enrolled: Madison, Indiana.
Regiment: 45.
Company: E. Cavalry/ Battery Unit: 3rd Cavalry.
Notes: Transferred to Co. B, Reorg. Recruit.
Side notes. Brith between 1845 & 46. Brith place Massachusetts. Residence Jefferson, Madison Township, Indiana.
George Middleton was captured in August 1863 after fighting at
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