Capt. Charles V. Smith - Amherst, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 24.550 W 072° 30.842
18T E 704563 N 4698201
The grave of Capt. Charles V. Smith, who died of wounds received in the Battle of the Wilderness, is located in North Cemetery on East Pleasant Street in Amherst, MA.
Waymark Code: WM10DPZ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The grave of Capt. Charles V. Smith is marked by a gray headstone with a pointed top which is inscribed:

Capt.
CHARLES V. SMITH,
of Co. b 28 Regt. Mass. Vol.
Died at Fredericksburg Va.
May 19, 1861
from wounds received in
the Battle of the Wilderness
aged 24 yrs.

Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Died at Fredericksburg Va. May 19, 1861 from wounds received in the Battle of the Wilderness

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