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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Col. John E. Gurley, the 135th USCT's Commander-- Part 1: A Midwest Heritage

He was appointed commander of the 135th USCT regiment and remained in command for the rest of the unit's time in the service.  He has quite a Midwest background

He was born in Illinois and lived in Wisconsin.

From Find-A-Grave.

BIRTH:  24 April 1838

DEATH;  2 April 1869, Platteville, Wisconsin

BURIED:  Pine Mound Cemetery,  LaSalle County, Illinois  (Where his father and mother are buried.)

--Old Secesh


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