Harvey May Munsell-Cambridge, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 22.374 W 071° 08.874
19T E 323154 N 4693414
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Gettysburg, PA on July 1-3, 1863. He is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA in Mistletoe Path, Lot 3398.
Waymark Code: WMZVEQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2019
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He was born on January 5, 1843 in Painted Post, NY and died on February 19, 1913 in Mount Vernon, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MUNSELL, HARVEY M.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 99th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 1-3 July 1863
• Entered service at: Vanango County, Pa.
• Date of issue: 5 February 1866
Citation: Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)
Armed Service: Army
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