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Stereoview of "The Hero of Gettysburg" Old John Burns
Stereoview of "The Hero of Gettysburg" Old John Burns. Produced by The War Photograph & Exhibition Company. In fine condition, with wear as shown in the scans.

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John Lawrence Burns (September 5, 1793 – February 4, 1872) was an American soldier and constable. A veteran of the War of 1812, at age 69 he fought as a civilian combatant with the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. He was wounded, but survived to become a national celebrity.