Killed on this Spot: May 10, 1865
Killed on this spot
May 10, 1865
John Rupert, Companyc, 4th Michigan Cavalry, Federal Army.
Drafted at age of 21 at Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan.
Buried at Abbeyville, Georgia, remains removed to National Cemetery,
Andersonville, Georgia, grave no. 13,697.
They died bravely in line of duty, mistakenly shot by friendly
Wisconsin cavalrymen.
Marker is unattributed and undated
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Ken Moser.