William Gray Murray rose to positions of great importance despite his humble beginnings. Prior to the Civil War, he led a distinguished life, as both a soldier?serving with distinction in the Mexican War?and as postmaster of Blair County, Pennsylvania. As colonel of the 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Murray ably led his regiment at Hancock and played a leading role in foiling the plans of Stonewall Jackson. Murray fell at the head of his regiment at the Battle of Kernstown.
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ISBN | 9781572493919 |
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Sprache | eng |
Cover | Kartonierter Einband (Kt) |
Verlag | White Mane Pub Co Inc |
Jahr | 200705 |
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