Thomas William Humphrey

Thomas William Humphrey (1835–1864) was an American volunteer officer in the Union Army (United States Volunteers) during the American Civil War. He was killed in action at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads.[1]

Thomas W. Humphrey
Born1835
Bainbridge, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1864
Battlefield of Brice's Cross Roads, near Baldwyn, Mississippi
Allegiance Union
BranchUnion Army
Rank Colonel, U.S.V.
Brigadier general, U.S.V. (posthumous)
Battles

Civil War

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Thomas Humphrey, of the 90th Illinois Infantry Regiment, WAS among the list of wounded from Sherman's army, transferred to Nashville, Tennessee in June 1864.[2] He was killed in action at the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Holdzkom, Roslyn; Sellars, Linda; Hart, Laura (June 2021). "William Thomas Humphrey Papers, 1848–1864". Wilson Library – UNC-Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "The War in Georgia / List of sick and wounded, &c". Chicago Tribune. June 18, 1864. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Fight Near Guntown, Miss. / Col. Thomas W. Humphrey Killed". Charles City Intelligencer. June 23, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
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