2021-02 Raynors HCA Live
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Pemberton, John Stith (1831-1888) was an American biochemist and Confederate States Army veteran who is best known as the inventor of Coca-Cola. In May 1886, he developed an early version of a beverage that would later become world-famous as Coca-Cola but sold his rights to the drink shortly before his death. Pemberton served in the Third Cavalry Battalion of the Georgia State Guard, which was at that time a component of the Confederate Army. He achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel. In April 1865, Dr. Pemberton sustained a saber wound to the chest during the Battle of Columbus. He soon became addicted to the morphine used to ease his pain. Document signed "J.S. Pemberton", on Confederate Requisition for Forage form, 12" x 9", September 29, 1863, Atlanta, preprinted in the service of Captain J.S. Pemberton, reports 2 days forage for 36 horses, 1008 pounds of corn. the requisition is signed twice by "J.S. Pemberton, Capt., Cmdg, Co.
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