David Read Evans Winn:
Born: July 5, 1831
Birthplace: Camden South Carolina
Father: John David Winn 1791 – 1863
Mother: Mary Shannon 1800 – 1847
Wife: Frances M. Dean 1835 – 1874
Children:
Cooper David Winn Jr. 1857 – 1913
James Dean Winn 1860 – 1863
Education:
1852: Graduated from Jefferson Medical College
Occupation before War:
1852 – 1861: Medical Doctor in Americus Georgia
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1862: 1st Lt. Company K 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment
1862: Captain of Company K 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment
1862: Major of 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment
1862 – 1863: Lt. Colonel of 4th Georgia Infantry Regiment
1863: Regimental Commander on the first day of Gettysburg
Died: July 1, 1863
Place of Death: Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Cause of Death: killed in battle during the assault on Barlow's Knoll
Age at time of Death: 31 years old
Original Burial Place: Bolcher Farm Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Re internment Place: North Laurel Grove Cemetery Savannah Georgia
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