Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the Union Army as a Private in Company F, 71th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and the Medal of Honor was issued on February 2, 1865. His citation reads "Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the service at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the Union Army as a Private in Company F, 71th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and the Medal of Honor was issued on February 2, 1865. His citation reads "Capture of flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the color bearer."
Bio by: Don Morfe
Inscription
Medal of Honor
PVT Co F 71 PA Infantry
Civil War
Gravesite Details
Military marker installed in 2010
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