Edward D French

  • American

Edward D French was a member of the Zouaves who died of wounds sustained at the Second battle of Bull Run. Zouaves were light infantry regiments of the French Army. In the United States of America, many regiments adopted the name and the North African-inspired uniforms. Mr French was survived by his mother and a sister, Miss Sarah J French. - AsNotedIn


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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1862/09/01 A wounded Edward French is retrieved from battlefield. He had no personal possessions, it was typical of the Confederates to take things of value. Wounded Manassas National Battlefield Park Manassas Second Battle of Bull Run
1862/09/03 In the early evening, Edward French arrives by hospital train at King Street Hospital. The bullet had passed through his lung but was still trapped inside his body. Hospital King Street Hospital Alexandria
1862/09/22 Edward D French dies at the King Street Hospital of Vulnus Sclopet (gunshot wound). Died King Street Hospital Alexandria Second Battle of Bull Run
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