The Battle of Palmito Ranch ended in a Confederate victory. Union private John J. Williams died in the battle, likely making him the last battlefield fatality of the Civil ...

13th May 1865: The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by many to be the last battle of the Civil War

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13th May 1865: The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by many to be the last battle of the Civil War

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