Henry Craig Slusher-Lone Pine, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 04.584 W 080° 10.440
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Moorefield, WV on September 11, 1863. He is buried in Lone Pine Cemetery, Lone Pine, PA in Lot 71.
Waymark Code: WM10HH9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2019
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He was born on May 10, 1846 in Washington County, PA and died on March 12, 1923 in Washington, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SLUSHER, HENRY C.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 22d Pennsylvania Cavalry
• Place and date: Near Moorefield, W. Va., 11 September 1863
• Date of issue: 4 April 1898
Citation: Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.
Armed Service: Army
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