Death of an Officer
Summary
Col. Clifton L. Prentiss, 6th MD Vols., died a few days ago in Brooklyn. When the war began he enlisted as a private in the company commanded by Lt. Col. E.M. Fachtz and earned promotions to major and brevet colonel. He suffered wounds in several battles.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: August 30th, 1865
Page/Column: 3C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Local Soldiers
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
