Drummer boy Willie McGee, Civil War hero and fraud

"William McGee, credited with leading a Federal force to victory in a clash just thirty miles from Franklin, Tennessee, was awarded a Medal of Honor, written up as glorious legend, commissioned lieutenant at 18, and disappeared from history. The story of a lost hero whose fall from grace is accelerated by fame, lies, alcohol, bigamy, and murder"--Provided by publisher.

Year

2008

Language

English

Publisher

McFarland & Co.

Editions

1

Pages

267

ISBN

9780786432899

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