Large photo of Colonel William Barker McCreery of the 21st Michigan Infantry, Matted and framed as seen in photos.
Col. McCreery was from Flint, MI. He enlisted on 05/25/1861 as a sergeant.
On 05/25/1861 he was mustered into CO "F" 2nd Michigan Infantry, and was discharged for promotion on 12/01/1862
On 03/18/1863 he was commissioned into Field & staff 21s Michigan Infantry.
Promotions:
2nd Lieutenant - 07/10/1861
1st Lieutenant - 07/25/1861
Captain - 09/10/1861
Lt. Colonel - 02/03/1863
Was listed as the following:
05/05/1862 Wounded Williamsburg, Va.
09/20/1863 P.O.W. Chickamauga, GA.
02/09/1864 Escaped from Libby Prison.
Yes he was probably one of the escapees of the famous escape that day led by Colonel Thomas E. Rose of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry.
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