the last soldier from either side of the civil war died on august 2, 1956.
the last soldier from either side of the civil war died on august 2, 1956.
when did the last soldier from either side of the civil war die?
august 2, 1956
albert woolson









































albert henry woolson (february 11, 1850 – august 2, 1956) was the last known surviving member of the union army who served in the american civil war; he was also the last surviving civil war veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. at least three men who followed him in death claimed to be confederate veterans, but one has been debunked and the other two are unverified. the last surviving union soldier to see combat was james hard (1841–1953).









































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albert woolson
john j. williams (american civil war)









































john jefferson williams (1843 – may 13, 1865) was a union soldier and private in company b the 34th regiment indiana infantry. he was killed at the battle of palmito ranch, the last land battle of the civil war, and is generally recognized as the last soldier killed in the american civil war.









































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john j. williams (american civil war)