He was 35 years old when he died in 1882, so he was in his 20's since the civil war was 1861-1864. That was about the average age for a civil war soldier.
It is known that about 400 women, disguised as men, served as soldiers. And Dr. Mary Walker received a Medal of Honor for her medical contributions.
Fight.
the best thing ever because all we did was watch our friends die so we smiled and laughed all the time
ANSWERHe worked for the US Government as a diplomat, administrator and civil servant.