PRIVATE OSCAR O. OLMSTEAD

October 13, 1847 (unknown) – July 30, 1864 (unknown); 16 years old
Enlisted December 30, 1863
Mustered in December 30, 1863
Unit: 15th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, Company G

Born to Thomas J. (1819-1854) and Mary J. Hallock Olmstead (1824-?). Siblings were George (1843-?), Ann E. (1845-?), and William J. (1853-1910).

Died July 30, 1864 of typhoid fever.


Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT; Section 16

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Published by jeffd1121

USAF retiree. Veteran advocate. Committed to telling the stories of those who died while in the service of the country during wartime.

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