John M. "Milt" Hilands
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Date of Birth: abt. 1868
Date of Death: 08/03/1898
From: Calumet, MI
Death Location: Falls Church, VA
Cause of Death:
heatstroke
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Illness: heatstroke on march from Camp Alger, VA to Burke’s Station, VA. Accounts cite “lack of proper provisions and medical supplies” as well as starting the march “in the heat of the day” as contributing factors
U.S. Army: Co D 34th Michigan Inf, Camp Alger, VA
Findagrave profile: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126297110/john-m-hiland