Description
A collection of material related to Dr.
Augustus G. Holloway and his service in the American Civil War.
Background
Dr. Augustus G. Holloway studied medicine at Western Reserve College, and in the late 1850s
practiced medicine in Allen County, Ohio. In 1864, he served as assistant surgeon of the
151st Regiment of Ohio National Guard Infantry and later became acting brigade surgeon.
Holloway was mustered out in August 1864; in April 1865, he enlisted as a private to Company
E of the newly organized 197th Regiment of Ohio Infantry and served as steward of the
brigade hospital. The regiment was posted on duty at Washington and Alexandria, then moved
to Dover, Delaware. In July 1865 the company was on guard duty in Baltimore, Maryland; it
was mustered out on July 31, 1865. After the war, Holloway returned home to Ohio and
continued to practice medicine.
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet
(1 box)
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