During the American Civil War, an estimated 400-1,000 women on both Union and Confederate sides disguised themselves as men to enlist and fight, with Francis Clayton being a notable example who served as 'Jack Williams' in a Missouri Union unit, fighting in 18 battles including Fort Donaldelsson, Shiloh, and Stones River, where her husband was killed in front of her.
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Historians estimate that between 400 and 1,000 women on both Union and Confederate sides disguised themselves as men to enlist and fight in the American Civil War.
Many served undetected for months or years, participating in major battles, enduring camp life, and facing the same risks as their male comrade. Francis Clayton enlisted with her husband in a Missouri Union unit as Jack Williams.
She reportedly fought in 18 battles, including Fort Donaldelsson, where she was wounded, Shiloh, and Stones River, where her husband was reportedly killed in front of her.
She continued fighting afterwards.
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