Georgetown, KY, United States
Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A.. A close associate of brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan, Duke provided tactics, discipline, and spirit, major elements of success of famous 2nd Ky. Cavalry. Wounded in battle twice, 1862; captured July 1863 in Ind.-Ohio raid; exchanged August 1864. After Morgan's death, Basi
l Duke appointed to command brigade. Later led part of the escort for Jefferson Davis in April-May 1865. (Reverse) Basil W. Duke (1838-1916) - Scott County native Basil Duke-attorney, politician, and
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