Frank W. Mills-Chicora, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 57.336 W 079° 44.874
17T E 605375 N 4534583
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sandy Cross Roads, NC on September 4, 1862. He is buried in Saint Johns Reformed Church Cemetery, Chicora, PA.
Waymark Code: WMZT87
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2019
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He was born on August 5, 1845 in Middletown, NY and died on November 25, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MILLS, FRANK W.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 1st New York Mounted Rifles
• Place and date: At Sandy Cross Roads, N.C., 4 September 1862
• Date of issue: 2 April 1898
Citation: While scouting, this soldier, in command of an advance of but 3 or 4 men, came upon the enemy, and charged them without orders, the rest of the troops following, the whole force of the enemy, 120 men, being captured.
Armed Service: Army
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