Wirz, Henry, 1823?-1865

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Wirz was most noted as the commander of Andersonville Prison.

From the description of Captain Wirz Special Orders No. 3, 1865 January 27. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 212782030

Confederate army officer.

From the description of Henry Wirz papers, 1864-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981619

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Birth 1823-11-25

Death 1865-11-10

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