John C. Ewing-Ligonier, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 14.298 W 079° 14.538
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on April 2, 1865. He is buried in Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier, PA in Section F, Lot 406.
Waymark Code: WMZ05F
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2018
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He was born on March 4, 1843 in Ligonier, PA and died on May 23, 1918 in Johnstown, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: EWING, JOHN C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 211th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865
• Date of issue: 20 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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