Johnny Clem-- Johnny Shiloh-- Part 2

During the course of the war, John Clem was wounded twice and taken prisoner, but stayed with the Army throughout the conflict. Eventually, he became enlisted as a regular soldier and served as a courier.

After the warm he tried to enroll at West Point, but did not have enough education. He appealed to his old commander, President Grant, who granted Clem a 2nd Lieutenant commission in the Regular Army on December 18, 1871. In 1903, he became a colonel and assistant quartermaster general.

In 1916, he retired as a major general, the last officer who fought in the Civil War still serving.

He died in 1937 on San Antonio, Texas, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Quite a Young and Old Soldier. --B-R'er