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Stonewall Jackson

Confederate General Stonewall Jackson

Full Name: Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Profession: Confederate General

Nationality:  United States of America American

Why Famous: Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. Military historians consider him to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history.

Born: January 21, 1824
Birthplace: Clarksburg, Virginia, USA 
Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: May 10, 1863 (aged 39)
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

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His wound was healing, but he succumbed to pneumonia.  Another reason for people to get the pneumonia shot.  You only have to get it once as it is good for life.  Don't know if there is a cost in the U.S. But, up here in Canada it is free.

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29 minutes ago, Buffalo Creek Law Dog said:

His wound was healing, but he succumbed to pneumonia.  Another reason for people to get the pneumonia shot.  You only have to get it once as it is good for life.  Don't know if there is a cost in the U.S. But, up here in Canada it is free.

It’s free here if you’re old.

 

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It’s free if it saves you from dying, too!

 

Cat Brules

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11 hours ago, Too Tall Bob said:

Stonewall Jackson

Confederate General Stonewall Jackson

Full Name: Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Profession: Confederate General

Nationality:  United States of America American

Why Famous: Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. Military historians consider him to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history.

Born: January 21, 1824
Birthplace: Clarksburg, Virginia, USA 
Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: May 10, 1863 (aged 39)
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

I guess I stand in good company....Another year around the sun....

 

 

Texas Lizard

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