VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Campbell Graham Lawson

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Campbell Graham Lawson

Roster ID 1023
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First Name:	Campbell
Middle Name:	Graham
Last Name:	Lawson
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Affiliation:	Class of 1861
Biography & Genealogy:	Campbell Graham Lawson, Class of 1861 (graduated 5th out of 17). Born- July 4, 1839. Matriculated from Richmond, Va. Military Record: Drill Master, Richmond spring 1861. Entered service in Company H, 15th Va. Elected Captain April 25, 1862. Wounded in action at Cold Harbor June 3, 1864. Lost leg. Retired Invalid Corps December 20, 1864. "One of the gamest little soldiers I ever saw," wrote the Adjutant of the 32nd Va. Post War Career: Active in Lee Monumment Association. Died- Baltimore, Md March 23, 1909.

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