George W. Cowan
Representing: Union
G.A.R Post
- Custer Post #6 Pierce Co. WA
Unit History
- 50th New York Engineers C & B
Family History
Created by Brian
George W. Cowan
- Birth
- 5 Aug 1838
Pennsylvania, USA
- Death
- 18 Jun 1907 (aged 68)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
- Burial
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Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Memorial ID
Born in Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the 50th New York Engineers for three years at Sylvania, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Private in Company C on 7 Sep 1861. Promoted to Sergeant on 27 Dec 1862. Re-enlisted as a Veteran Volunteer on 1 Jan 1864. Commissioned a 1st Lieutenant on 31 Jan 1865 with rank from 17 Dec 1864. Mustered as 1st Lieutenant of Company B on 16 Feb 1865. Mustered out with his Company at Fort Barry, Virginia. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.
Cemetery
Buried at Tacoma Cemetery
Row: Lot 4 - A Section Sec 7
Site: Grave Number 1E