Leopold Charles Newman (abt. 1836 - 1863)

Died 7 Jun 1863 at about age 27 in New York USA, Potsdam, St. Lawrence, New York, United States

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Biography

Lt Col Leopold Newman served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: May 27, 1861
Mustered out: died of wounds on June 7, 1863
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 31st Regiment, New York Infantry

Leopold Newman was Wounded in Action May 3, 1863 at Fredericksburg, VA during United States Civil War.

Lt Col Leopold Newman Died of Wounds during United States Civil War.

Enlisted on 5/2/1861 at New York City, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 5/27/1861 he was commissioned into "B" Co. NY 31st Infantry He died of wounds on 6/7/1863 at New York, NY He was listed as:

• Wounded 5/3/1863 Fredericksburg, VA (Severely wounded in left leg, amputated)

Promotions:

• Capt 7/4/1861
• Lt Colonel 7/6/1862

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:

• 7/6/1862 from company B to Field & Staff

Sources

• New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
• The Medical and Surgical History of the Civil War
• New York State Military Museum Civil War Carte de Visite Collection