VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Thomas Goodwin Hart

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Thomas Goodwin Hart

Roster ID 1016
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First Name:	Thomas
Middle Name:	Goodwin
Last Name:	Hart
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Affiliation:	Class of 1861
Biography & Genealogy:	Thomas Goodwin Hart, Class of 1861 (graduated 16th out 17 cadets). Born- 1839. Matriculated from Waterloo, Va. At VMI 4 years. Military Record: Drill Master, Richmond spring 1861. Enlisted March 7, 1862 at Manassas as Private, Company K, 17th Va. In hospital in Richmond May-June 1862. Wounded in action August 30, 1862 at Second Manassas. Absent while on leave on September-October 1862 roll. Appointed Sergeant Major December 6, 1862. Mortally wounded in action May 12, 1864 at Drewry's Bluff. Died- Richmond hospital June 13, 1864.

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