Died October 24th, 1884, at Princeton, Illinois. He joined the regiment in 1861, as a private, enlisting in Company B. He soon attracted attention as a drill master and acted in that capacity for some time — it being conceded by men high in rank that he was a natural soldier and in fact was the best posted soldier in tactics in Camp Bureau. A vacancy occurring in the company, George was unanimously elected to the position of First Lieutenant, and he filled that position with ability. When the time came for re-enlistment, he walked promptly forward and enlisted for three years more or during the war. Before the close of the war he was commissioned as Captain of Company B, and remained with the company until final muster out, July 7th, 1865, having served three years and eleven months.
One more widow and orphan,
One more comrade asleep,
One more soldier gone,
For whom all comrades weep.
WHEREAS, in view of the loss we have sustained by the death of our comrade, Capt. Geo. N. Barr, of Company B, 57th Illinois Infantry, and of the still heavier loss sustained by those who were nearest and dearest to him. Therefore be it
Resolved. That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed, to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we have lost one who had served his country in its hour of peril as a true soldier of the Union; showing to us that we too must sooner or later answer the call of our Supreme Commander.
Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of our comrade, which it has so pleased our Great Commander to afflict and who orders all things for the best.
SOURCE: William W. Cluett, History Of The 57th Regiment: Illinois Volunteer Infantry, p. 109
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