Amos J. Cummings-Irvington, NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 43.194 W 074° 14.100
18T E 564609 N 4507945
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Salem Heights, VA on May 4, 1863. He is buried in Clinton Cemetery, Irvington, NJ in Section 1, Lot 33, Grave 9.
Waymark Code: WMYWTZ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2018
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He was born on May 15, 1841 in Conkin, NY and died on May 2, 1902 in Baltimore, MD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CUMMINGS, AMOS J.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant Major, 26th New Jersey Infantry
• Place and date: At Salem Heights, Va., 4 May 1863
• Entered service at: Irvington, N.J.
• Date of issue: 28 March 1894
Citation: Rendered great assistance in the heat of the action in rescuing a part of the field batteries from an extremely dangerous and exposed position.
Armed Service: Army
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