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Beck, William J.
Last Modified:
2012-08-09
Date of Birth (not before):
1845-03-24
Date of Birth (not after):
1846-03-23
Date of Death (not before):
1864-07-08
Date of Death (not after):
1864-07-08
Additional information:
Beck's birth date range was calculated based on his age given at time of enlistment. Beck was 18 years old when he enlisted on 23 March 1864.
Sources:
"William J. Beck (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2011. 7 September 2011.
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The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865)
, part 3 vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1883).
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Ensign, W.H.
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Relationship Additional Information:
Assistant Surgeon W. H. Ensign contributed Beck's specimen to the Army Medical Museum.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-01-09
Moseley, N. R.
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Relationship Additional Information:
Surgeon N. R. Moseley reported on Beck's medical treatment after he was admitted to Emory Hospital.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-01-09
Relationship Beginning Date:
June 24, 1864
Relationship Ending Date:
July 08, 1864
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Emory General Hospital
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Relationship Additional Information:
Beck was admitted to Emory Hospital after initially receiving treatment in the field hospital of the 1st division, Ninth Corps. Beck died while under care at Emory Hospital.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-01-09
Relationship Beginning Date:
June 24, 1864
Relationship Ending Date:
July 08, 1864
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2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
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Relationship Additional Information:
Beck enlisted into D Company of the 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery on March 23, 1864 as Private.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-01-09
Relationship Beginning Date:
Mar 23, 1864
Relationship Ending Date:
July 08, 1864
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Battle of Petersburg
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Relationship Additional Information:
Beck was wounded at Petersburg while serving in the 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-01-09
Relationship Ending Date:
June 19, 1864
