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Walter Williams Final Civil War Vet Dies in Houston
Walter Williams, last surviving Civil War veteran, died in Houston Texas. He claimed 117 years and lived 94 years post service reflecting on a brave, stubborn breed. The piece recalls the era and the soldier’s individualism, diet, drills, and hardships.
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