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Last Name: Higgins   Birth:
First Name: Thomas   Death: November 23, 1903
Middle Name:   Age: 68
    Unit: 1st Branch: INF
    State: DC Company: D
Side: Union
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Rank: PVT
    Enlisted: September 10, 1861 Discharged: September 10, 1864
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Summary
Born in County Westmeath, Ireland. Enlisted in the 1st District of Columbia Infantry for three years in Washington, DC. Mustered in as a Private in Company D the same day he enlisted. In May 1863 he was on daily duty as a massager at the military telegraph office in Alexandria, Virginia. Mustered out and discharged in Washington, DC. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.

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Cemetery NameOakwood Hill
Cemetery Street5210 S Alder St
Cemetery CityTacoma
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Cemetery CountyPierce
Cemetery StateWA
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Cemetery LotBlk 93
Cemetery SectionRow 4
Cemetery Grave Number7
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
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