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Walter Williams (centenarian)
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For other uses, see Walter Williams (disambiguation).
Walter Washington Williams (November 14, 1842 or 1854 – December 19, 1959) was an American man who claimed to have been a forager for Hood's Brigade, which if true made him the last surviving veteran of the American Civil War.[1][2] However, serious doubts have been raised about the veracity of these claims.
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Born | November 14, 1842 or 1854 Itawamba County, Mississippi |
Died | (1959-12-19)December 19, 1959 Houston, Texas |
Known for | Claim to last surviving Confederate veteran |
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