William Snyder, Veteran of the Civil War Multi-Cache
William Snyder, Veteran of the Civil War
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You are seeking a two stage multi cache that begins at the grave marker for William Snyder, a Veteran of the Civil War.
On May 13, 1862 William enlisted with many others from Tuscaloosa; together they formed Company D of the 36th Alabama Volunteers. The unit was under the command of Colonel R. H Smith, and William Snyder served as a Corporal.
At Chickamauga, the 36th participated at Chickamauga with a loss of 125 killed and wounded. Its loss was light at Lookout Valley, but large in casualties and prisoners at Missionary Ridge. The regiment was engaged at Crow's Valley, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, the Atlanta battles, and the skirmishing interludes, losing about 300 men. At Jonesboro, the regiment was again engaged and lost 25% of its force present. Having accompanied General John Bell Hood to middle Tennessee, the 36th lost about 60 men at Nashville. It was then placed on garrison duty at Spanish Fort. During that siege, the 32nd lost 110 men killed, wounded and captured. It was part of the force surrendered at Meridian on May 4, 1865. The 36th went into line of battle at Dalton, May 7, 1864, with 460 muskets; within the 11 months following, it lost 470 men and 21 officers, chiefly killed and wounded.
William survived and returned to Tuscaloosa to collect his pension.
To locate the final, gather information from the grave marker of William Snyder.
33 16.7AB
87 31.8CD
A = Add 2 to the second digit in the date of his birth.
B = Subtract 5 from the second digit of the year he was born.
C = The date of his death.
D = The last digit in the year of his death.
The final is located a short distance from the cemetery; drive to the parking area then enjoy a stroll in a quiet part of the park.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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