Col. George W. Von Schack
7th New York Infantry
Civil War Period

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34 years old when enrolled July 31, 1861 at New York city.
Mustered in as a major on same day to serve two years.
Promoted to colonel February 8, 1862.
Mustered out with regiment, May8, 1863 at New York city.
36 years old when enrolled into the 7th Veteran Infantry on July 15, 1864 at New York city.
Mustered in a Lt. Col. on same day to serve three years.
Promoted to colonel on November 2, 1864.
Mustered out with regiment August 4, 1865 at Hart's Island.

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