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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
William H. Dunn William Houston Dunn was born in 1842 in New Jersey. William joined the Union Army and served as a private in Co. G of the NJ 23rd Reg Volunteer Infantry. They mustered in at Camp Cadwalader in Beverly September 13, 1862. They were attached to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. It was originally named the Quaker Regiment, then adopted the name Jersey Yahoos. They were tasked with the defense of Washington, then saw action in Virginia. They mustered out in June, 1863. William married Lydia A. McNeely in 1864. They had six children. Lydia died in 1909. William died May 14, 1919 in Moorestown at age 75. They are buried in Bridgeboro Methodist Cemetery. Union Army, Pvt G Co 23rd NJ Vol Inf Civil War 1842 – 1919

Updated October 30, 2023