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George W. West, a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, enlisted in the 5th Massachusetts Infantry, then resigned to become a captain in the 10th Maine Infantry in October 1861.
He was commissioned into Co. S of the 17th Maine in July 1862 as a full major. He was promoted to colonel in October 1863 and commanded the 17th Maine until 1865.
West (1832-1899) was promoted to brigadier general for bravery at the battle of Antietam.
About This Item
- Title: Col. George W. West, Portland, 1862
- Creator: A. M. McKenney, Portland
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
- Location: Somerville, MA
- Media: Carte de visite
- Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2293, Carte de visite album
- Collection: Capt. Granville F. Sparrow Civil War collection
- Object Type: Image
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- United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)
- Soldiers--Massachusetts
- West, George W.--Portrait photographs
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 10th (1861-1863)
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