Albert Preston Clayton

Representing: Union

G.A.R Post

Custer Post #6 Pierce Co. WA

Unit History

1st Wisconsin Light Artillery Battery Independent

He is honored on this plaque in Wenatchee Memorial Park, as a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Family History

Created by Brian

Pvt Albert Preston Clayton

Birth: 14 Jun 1846
Ohio, USA
Death: 10 May 1925 (aged 78)
Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial: Wenatchee City Cemetery

Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA

PlotSection 3, Lot 28, Grave 1Memorial ID

Born in Rome, Adams County, Ohio. A resident of Spring Green, Sauk County, Wisconsin when he enlisted as a Private in the 6th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery. Mustered out at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Joined by transfer Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington on 15 Mar 1913. Elected as Post Officer of the Day on 26 Jul 1913 and re-elected for 1914. Later joined Daniel McCook Post No. 105 of Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Served as Post Commander in 1920. Died in Wenatchee, Washington.

Cemetery