Last Surviving US Veterans
The last surviving veteran of any particular war, upon his (or her) death, marks the end of a historic era. Unfortunately, who exactly the last surviving was is often an issue of contention. The last man standing was usually but a boy at the time of his enlistment, and oftentimes had to lie about his age to gain entry into the service, which confuses matters further.
John Gray (1764-1868)
Hiram Cronk (1800-1903)
Owen Thomas Edgar (1831-1929)
Albert Woolson (1848-1957)United States Last Veterans
Last Surviving American Veteran of American Revolutionary War (Candidates)
Daniel F. Bakeman (1760-1869)
George Fruits (1762-1876)Last Surviving US Veteran of War of 1812
Last Surviving US Veteran of Mexican-American War
Last Surviving Union Veteran of American Civil War
