Galusha A. Pennypacker-Philadelphia, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 03.516 W 075° 09.282
18T E 486806 N 4434272
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fort Fisher, NC on January 15, 1865. He is buried in Philadelphia National Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA in the Officers Section, Site 175.
Waymark Code: WM104PE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2019
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He was born on June 1, 1842 near Valley Forge, PA and died on October 1, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA. He attained the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PENNYPACKER, GALUSHA
• Rank and organization: Colonel, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Fort Fisher, N.C., 15 January 1865
• Entered service at: West Chester, Pa.
• Date of issue: 17 August 1891
Citation: Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon, was severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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