George Dupont
Man from Siam who took part in the American Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American conservationist and philanthropist, see George Dupont Pratt. For the French sprinter, see Georges Dupont.
George Dupont (Thai: จอร์จ ดูปองท์), whose Thai name was Yod (ยอด),[2] was a soldier and timber dealer from Siam known for participating in the American Civil War, serving the Union Army. He fought in three major battles of the war: Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. He also took part in Sherman's March to the Sea.[3] After the war, he eventually returned to Siam, where he briefly worked for The Siam Weekly Advertiser, an English-language newspaper. Soon, he was hired by the Siamese Government as a drillmaster for its Army. After leaving his military career, he became a timber dealer, travelling throughout Siam. He was married shortly before his death on July 18, 1900, due to heart disease.[4]
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George Dupont จอร์จ ดูปองท์ | |
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Birth name | ยอด (Yod) |
Born | c. 1844.[1] Rattanakosin Kingdom (Siam) |
Died | July 18, 1900 (aged ~55-56) Kingdom of Siam |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America Siam |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Unit | Company B, 13th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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