Many people wonder when the last Civil War veterans died.
That is kind of a trick question. We must remember that all soldiers were
American in that war. Then it comes down to which side of the war you want to
know about. I can give you two answers to this question. The last American
Civil War veterans died in the mid 1950’s. But, that is most likely don’t what
you all what to know. I will break it down some more. The Last surviving Union
soldier who served in the American Civil War died in 1956, his name was Albert
Woolson (1847-1956).The last confirmed surviving Confederate soldier who served
in the American Civil War died in 1954, his name was Thomas Riddle (1846-1954).
Both of these men were named heroes when they died and were given awards and
metals. There you have it the last veterans for the American Civil War. Sadly,
I could not find any pictures of these men.
