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George Mandefield Dewey
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He enlisted April 17, 1861, in the 8th New York for three months, and re-enlisted in the 67th New York under Colonel Adams, and was a participant in the first battle of Bull Run, later being detailed to the secret service with Major Pinkerton's force, the originator of the famous Pinkerton detective agency of a later day. He was serving in the latter capacity when he was discharged on the 3rd of July, 1865, after four years and three months of faithful and loyal service.
Contact Name: Nathan Smalley
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Date Added: 12/13/2010

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Denis O'Connell
- Sergeant
1880's Arizona-Fort Grant, California-Benica Barracks, Nevada, Poss in Mexico
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Date Added: 5/17/2011

Company C
August Furst
- Private
August Furst was my great-grandfather.

He served in Stahel's Brigade, Company C, 8th New York Infantry. Wounded in action June 8, 1862, Cross Keys, Virginia.

I am Life Member No. 69, SUVCW; currently member of Davis Camp, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Contact Name: Paul Furst
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Date Added: 3/22/2008

Company I
Carl Henkel
- Private
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Contact Name: George Bisbee
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Date Added: 4/19/2007

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