Hagerstown Boy in the Army
Summary
Reprint of article from the Washington Star about a former Clerk in the Hagerstown store of Mr. A. Armstrong, Lt. David S. Gordon, B Co., 2nd Cavalry, and his participation in various military exploits in Alexandria Co., VA; formerly "one of the Kansas rangers, served under Captain James M. Dickson at the capture of Kickapoo, and was First Sergeant of the Frontier Guards, under Gen. Jim Lane." Got "his appointment through the kindness of General Cameron and other friends."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: June 12th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Soldiers' Lives
- Local Soldiers
