New Hampshire's Last Civil War Veteran:
Keene
Frank E Amadon
Died 12 Jan 1945
Frank E Amadon, 98, New Hampshire's last GAR veteran, died yesterday at Elliott Community hospital. He served in the Civil war with the 18th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. Long active in veteran's affairs, he was a past commander of the local post of the GAR and twice served as state commander. Survivors include a son, Howard J of Keene. Service will be held tomorrow in the Unitarian church.
source: the Portsmouth Herald, Sat, 13 Jan 1945, pg 1
Frank E Amadon, 98, New Hampshire's last GAR veteran, died yesterday at Elliott Community hospital. He served in the Civil war with the 18th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. Long active in veteran's affairs, he was a past commander of the local post of the GAR and twice served as state commander. Survivors include a son, Howard J of Keene. Service will be held tomorrow in the Unitarian church.
source: the Portsmouth Herald, Sat, 13 Jan 1945, pg 1