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Photograph

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Gen. Willis A. Gorman, U.S.A.

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Unknown

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1855-1865

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A full-body glass plate negative of Union Brigadier General Willis A. Gorman in uniform

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Full-body glass plate negative of General in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

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Brigadier General Willis Arnold Gorman
(1816 - 1876)
Home State: Minnesota
Education: University of Indiana, Law
Command Billet: Brigade Commander
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, II Corps
On the Campaign-He led one of the lead Brigades in Gen Sumner's ill-fated attack to the West Woods. His Regiments were hit from front and flank, and were knocked back with high casualties.

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