James Edward Hanger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Edward Hanger

Confederate States Army veteran of the American Civil War, a prosthetist and founder of J E Hanger Inc

Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1843

Place of Birth: Churchville, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 09-Jun-1919

Profession: inventor, prosthetist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Edward Hanger (February 25, 1843 – June 9, 1919) was a Confederate States Army veteran of the American Civil War, a prosthetist and a businessman.
It is reported that he became the first amputee of the war after being struck in the leg by a cannonball.
Hanger subsequently designed and created his own prosthesis, then went on to found a prosthetic company that continues in business today.