In researching out some information, on Gen. Lewis Armistead C.S.A.
I came across two versions on his death. One states, that he fell mortally wounded, on the Gettysburg battlefield, while the other version, states, that the wounds he received were only flesh wounds, and shouldn't have resulted in death. It continued to state, that he may have actually died from heat stroke, due to making Picketts charge, in the heat of the day, while wearing a heavy wool uniform. The union doctors noted that he was exhausted, and was running a fever, when they checked out his wounds. The other possibility, that was given, was he may have picked up an infection, due to the unsanitary conditions, while his wounds were being treated.
I was wondering if anyone has any positive information on this?
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