James K. Peirsol-New Brighton, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.598 W 080° 18.036
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Paines Crossroads, VA on April 5, 1865. He is buried in Grove Cemetery, New Brighton, PA in Section D, Lot 85.
Waymark Code: WM104P1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2019
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He was born on September 21, 1843 in Beaver County, PA and died on March 1, 1927 in Claremont, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PEIRSOL, JAMES K.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 13th Ohio Cavalry
• Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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