Daniel G. Coleman, Private, Co. A, 20th NC Inf, born in Iredell Co., NC and resided in Cabarrus Co., NC where he was by occupation a carpenter prior to enlisting in Cabarrus Co. at age 22 on April 19th, 1861. Present and accounted for until wounded in the righrt leg and captured at Chancellorsville, Va. May 1-4, 1863. Right leg amputated. Died in hospital at Washington, DC May 26th, 1863 of wounds.
COLEMAN, D G
A 20TH NC INF
DATE OF DEATH: 05/26/1863
BURIED AT: SECTION CONF SITE 46
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
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