VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Galt

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William Galt

Roster ID 1650
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First Name:	William
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Last Name:	Galt
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Affiliation:	Class of 1864
Biography & Genealogy:	William Galt, b. ca. 1841, youngest son of William Galt of "Glenvaron," Fluvanna County, Virginia; Entered VMI with the Class of 1864; resigned his cadetship to join the Confederate Army, serving as Adjutant with the 52nd Virginia Infantry; died in the hospital at Winchester, Virginia, on October 6, 1864, from a wound received in battle.
Additional Online Resources:	William Galt cadet poetry notebook

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