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Corp William V. “Billy” Cabe

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Corp William V. “Billy” Cabe

Birth
North Carolina, USA
Death
10 Jul 1862 (aged 20–21)
Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section C, Row N, Grave 63
Memorial ID
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4th Corporal
Co.E 2nd Georgia Infanrty - CSA
Fanin County
"The Joe Browns"


Billy Cabe was born in North Carolina, lived in Gilmer County, GA and Fannin County, Ga. When Georgia seceded from the Union, Billy enlisted as a Private in Company E, 2nd Georgia Infantry Regiment which soon was sent to Richmond, VA. He participated in the Peninsula Campaign & the Battle of Seven Pines. On July 1st 1862, the last day of the Seven Days Battles, Billy was severely wounded at Malvern Hill and taken to Chimborazo Hospital in nearby Richmond. There he died on July 10th 1862 from his wounds and complications. He was buried that same day in Richmond's Oakwood Cemetery.
4th Corporal
Co.E 2nd Georgia Infanrty - CSA
Fanin County
"The Joe Browns"


Billy Cabe was born in North Carolina, lived in Gilmer County, GA and Fannin County, Ga. When Georgia seceded from the Union, Billy enlisted as a Private in Company E, 2nd Georgia Infantry Regiment which soon was sent to Richmond, VA. He participated in the Peninsula Campaign & the Battle of Seven Pines. On July 1st 1862, the last day of the Seven Days Battles, Billy was severely wounded at Malvern Hill and taken to Chimborazo Hospital in nearby Richmond. There he died on July 10th 1862 from his wounds and complications. He was buried that same day in Richmond's Oakwood Cemetery.

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