Alexander Elliott-Pittsburgh, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 28.416 W 080° 01.254
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Paines Crossroads, VA on April 5, 1865. He is buried in Highwood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA in Section 5, Lot 229.
Waymark Code: WMYZQE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2018
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He was born in 1831 in Beaver County, PA and died on February 9, 1905 in Emsworth, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ELLIOTT, ALEXANDER
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
• Place and date: At Paines Crossroads, Va., 5 April 1865
• Entered service at: North Sewickley, Pa.
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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