Julius Dexter Rhodes-Pleasantville, NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 23.826 W 074° 31.944
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Thoroughfare Gap, VA on August 28, 1862 and at Bull Run, VA on August 30, 1862. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville NJ in Section A, GAR Plot.
Waymark Code: WM10900
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2019
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He was born on October 1, 1841 in Monroe, MI and died on February 19, 1906 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: RHODES, JULIUS D.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 5th New York Cavalry
• Place and date: At Thoroughfare Gap, Va., 28 August 1862. At Bull Run, Va., 30 August 1862
• Entered service at: Springville, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 9 March 1887
Citation: After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Va., he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Va., where he was wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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