In 1865, John Kean’s regiment was involved in many campaigns, including the Battle of Fair Oaks, the Occupation of Raleigh, and the “Surrender of Johnston and his army”.
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Biographical Profile of Pvt. John Hunter
The “Battle of Saltville” became a “Massacre” as Confederate troops retook the salt works, murdering in cold blood any Black servicemen left behind instead of taking them prisoner. Tragically, John Hunter was among the brave men who perished.