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George E. Albee
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Profile portrait of George E. Albee, a career military officer. He enlisted in Berdan's Sharpshooters (Wisconsin Company G) in 1862, then served in several capacities for different units over the years. He was captain of the 41st U.S. Infantry during the Indian Wars, from which he received the Medal of Honor. After his military career, he helped develop the Hotchkiss rifle for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. of New Haven, CT.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | NF Albee, G. E. |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W014BZ6
WHi 152347
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