Albert Woolson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American centenarian and United States Army soldier
Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1847
Place of Birth: Antwerp, New York, United States
Date of Death: 02-Aug-1956
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Albert Woolson
- Albert Henry Woolson (February 11, 1850 – August 2, 1956) was the last known surviving member of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War; he was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either side whose status is undisputed.
- At least three men who followed him in death claimed to be Confederate veterans, but one has been debunked and the other two are unverified.
- The last surviving Union soldier to see combat was James Hard (1841–1953).
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