Drummer boy Willie McGee, Civil War hero and fraud /
Fox, Thomas,1947-
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.,
c2008.
"William McGee, credited with leading a Federal force to victory in a clash just thirty miles from Franklin, Tennessee, was awarded a Medal of Honor, written up as glorious legend, commissioned lieutenant at 18, and disappeared from history. The story of a lost hero whose fall from grace is accelerated by fame, lies, alcohol, bigamy, and murder"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-261) and index.
"William McGee, credited with leading a Federal force to victory in a clash just thirty miles from Franklin, Tennessee, was awarded a Medal of Honor, written up as glorious legend, commissioned lieutenant at 18, and disappeared from history. The story of a lost hero whose fall from grace is accelerated by fame, lies, alcohol, bigamy, and murder"--Provided by publisher.
McGee, William Henry.
United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 20th. Company K
Soldiers
Drummers (Musicians)
Medal of Honor
Impostors and imposture
Thieves
Murderers