Lewis S. Wisner-Middletown, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 26.604 W 074° 25.680
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Spotsylvania, VA on May 12, 1864. He is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, NY in Section 13, Lot 642.
Waymark Code: WM1131N
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2019
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He was born on August 11, 1841 in Orange County, NY and died on October 6, 1906 in Middletown, NY. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WISNER, LEWIS S.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company K. 124th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864
• Entered service at: Wallkill, Orange County, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 2 January 1895
Citation: While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.
Armed Service: Army
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