Civil War Union Army Soldier. Born in Salem, Conencticut, Private Ackert enlisted at Kingston, New York on September 8, 1861 in the 20th New York State Militia, whose designation was officially changed to 80th New York Infantry when accepted into Federal service. Despite the official change, the men continued to refer to themselves as the 20th NYSM. The regiment arrived on the 1st Day of the Battle of Gettysburg with the rest of the 1st Corps and fought west of town from noon until 4PM, when it was compelled to retreat through the town by overwhelming Confederate numbers. At some point Private Ackert was shot through the mouth. After the battle the severely wounded Private was transported to Satterlee US Army General Hospital, where he died of pyemia on July 21. His effects were sent to his mother, who resided in Fayette County, Ohio.∼Enlisted Sep 8,1861, Co "C" 80th NY Infantry.Died of wounds Jul21,1863 at Satterlee Hospital,Philadelphia,PA. He was wounded Jul 1,1863 at Gettysburg,PA. He was shot in the mouth, and died of (Pyemia). His belongings was sent to his Mother Mrs B. Allen, Fayette Co,Ohio. The 80th was also known as the (Ulster Guard or the 20th New York State Militia).
Civil War Union Army Soldier. Born in Salem, Conencticut, Private Ackert enlisted at Kingston, New York on September 8, 1861 in the 20th New York State Militia, whose designation was officially changed to 80th New York Infantry when accepted into Federal service. Despite the official change, the men continued to refer to themselves as the 20th NYSM. The regiment arrived on the 1st Day of the Battle of Gettysburg with the rest of the 1st Corps and fought west of town from noon until 4PM, when it was compelled to retreat through the town by overwhelming Confederate numbers. At some point Private Ackert was shot through the mouth. After the battle the severely wounded Private was transported to Satterlee US Army General Hospital, where he died of pyemia on July 21. His effects were sent to his mother, who resided in Fayette County, Ohio.∼Enlisted Sep 8,1861, Co "C" 80th NY Infantry.Died of wounds Jul21,1863 at Satterlee Hospital,Philadelphia,PA. He was wounded Jul 1,1863 at Gettysburg,PA. He was shot in the mouth, and died of (Pyemia). His belongings was sent to his Mother Mrs B. Allen, Fayette Co,Ohio. The 80th was also known as the (Ulster Guard or the 20th New York State Militia).
Bio by: RPD2
Inscription
CO. G
20 N.Y.S.M. INF.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
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Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
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U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962
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U.S., Civil War Roll of Honor, 1861-1865
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U.S., Registers of Deaths of Volunteers 1861-1865
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