George Washington Alford

born: 1831 Eramosa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

parents: William Alford and Martha Ann McCullough Alford

married: Ann Maria Stewart on March 29, 1853

died: July 28, 1863 Photo of wife, Ann Maria Stewart Alford Family Photos

From Lawton, Michigan George enlisted at Dowagiac for 3 years service at the age of 28 as a Corporal on August 3, 1861. He served with the Regiment until he was wounded in action on June 30, 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana. He was taken to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where on July 28, 1863 he died of his wounds and is now buried there in the National Cemetery, Grave #2381. His Michigan service record lists him as George W. Alfred.

Sixth Michigan Infantry Regiment Flag

The Sixth Michigan Infantry was mustered into service in Kalamazoo in August 1861 but did not receive its two flags--both bearing the motto "Do Your Duty"--until after the troops left Michigan. Only this one survives.

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