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George Thurston

A soldier who dies in a tragic accident.

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First lieutenant and aide-de-camp, known for his unsocial nature and extraordinary bravery, dies in a swing accident.
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In George Thurston: First lieutenant and aide-de-camp, known for his unsocial nature and extraordinary bravery, dies in a swing accident.

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CDCaptain Downin…CHColonel HarmonCWColonel WardHBHerman BrayleLTLieutenant Thu…GTGeorge Thurston

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  • Feuds, secrets, and tragic fates
  • Union officers' dilemmas
  • Protagonist

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