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 Charles H. Houseman - Reading, MA Posted by:  neoc1
N 42° 31.679 W 071° 06.224
19T E 327218 N 4710544
The grave of Pvt. Charles H, Houseman, who was killed in action during the Civil War at the Battle of Poplar Grove Church, VA, is located in Laurel Hill Cemetery at 25 Lowell Street, Reading, MA.
Waymark Code: WMZHGC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2018
Views: 1
The grave of Pvt. Charles H, Houseman is marked by a 10' high marble obelisk set on a granite base. The face of the obelisk has a relied of crossed rifles and flags. The dado below is inscribed:
CHAS. H. HOUSEMAN
Co. A, 32d Reg. Mass. VolS.
wounded in the
Wilderness, Va, May 11, 1864.
Killed at Poplar Grove
Church, Va, September 30, 1864,
aged 27 years, 11 months.
He was in 26 Engagements
and served his country
3 years.
The Battle of Poplar Grove Church, a.k.a. The Battle of Peebles's Farm or Poplar Springs Church, was part of the Siege of Petersburg and took place on September 30, 1864. It was part of a Union offensive against the Confederate positions guarding the City of Petersburg, VA.
Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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