Mary Siezgle
Union Army soldier in the American Civil War
About Mary Siezgle
Mary Siezgle was a soldier of the Union Army in the American Civil War. Her service began as a nurse, but she joined her husband in the 44th New York Infantry disguised as a man. She was one of five women who are known to have participated as a combatant in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Legacy In 1915, the New York Times published an article about the service of Siezgle.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Siezgle. https://biography.guide/mary-siezgle/
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