James Albert Hard (July 15, 1843 – March 12, 1953) was the last verified living Union combat veteran of the American Civil War and the third-to-last verified veteran overall; only drummer boys Frank H. Mayer and Albert Woolson post-deceased him.

[2] Census research indicates, however, that he was probably a year or two younger and may have inflated his age in order to enter the military.

[citation needed] Hard served with the 32nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment as "Albert," participating in the battles of First Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville.

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