Emmeran M. Bliemel
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Emmeran M. Bliemel
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Father Emmeran M. Bliemel, OSB, was a Benedictine Catholic priest who died in the Battle of Jonesborough during the American Civil War, becoming the first chaplain killed in action in any American battle. While serving as Chaplain of the 10th Tennessee Regiment, he ministered to the spiritual needs of wounded soldiers, under fire as well as behind the lines. He was decapitated by a cannonball while giving the last rites to Colonel William Grace. Bliemel also ministered to the soldiers of the 4th
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Catholic priest who died in the American Civil War
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2024-03-08T00:12:04Z
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