Thomas William Hoffman-Sunbury, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on April 2, 1865. He is buried in Pomfret Manor Cemetery, Sunbury, PA in Section B, Lot 173.
Waymark Code: WMZ77X
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2018
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He was born on July 21, 1839 in Berrysburg, PA and died on April 18, 1905 in Sunbury, PA. He attained the rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel in the Union Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HOFFMAN, THOMAS W.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company A, 208th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865
• Date of issue: 19 July 1895
Citation: Prevented a retreat of his regiment during the battle.
Armed Service: Army
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