Jacob G. Frick-Pottsville, PA
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N 40° 40.746 W 076° 12.132
18T E 398403 N 4503829
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fredericksburg, VA on December 13, 1862 and at Chancellorsville, VA on May 3, 1863. He is buried in United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pottsville, PA in Lot 346 half way up the hill on the left.
Waymark Code: WMZ19W
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2018
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He was born on January 23, 1825 in Northumberland, PA and died on March 5, 1902 in Pottsville, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FRICK, JACOB G.
• Rank and organization: Colonel, 129th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Fredericksburg, Va., 13 December 1862. At Chancellorsville, Va., 3 May 1863. Entered service at: Pottsville, Pa.
• Date of issue: 7 June 1892
Citation: At Fredericksburg seized the colors and led the command through a terrible fire of cannon and musketry. In a hand-to-hand fight at Chancellorsville, recaptured the colors of his regiment.
Armed Service: Army
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