Henry J. Madill - Wysox PA
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Distinguished Hero of the Civil War- Brigadier General Commanding 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Corps.
Waymark Code: WM12HMD
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2020
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Grave marker inscription: Henry J. Madill
Distinguished Hero of the Civil War-Born Mar. 30, 1828. Died June 29, 1899.
Major 6th Reserve Pa. Vols. • Colonel 141st Regiment Pa. Vols. • Brigadier General Commanding 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Corps. • Brevet Major General of Volunteers.
Erected 1906 by Devoted members of the 141st Regiment, 6th Reserve and Patriotic Citizens.
Location: Wysox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pennsylvania Route 187, Wysox PA 18854
Description:
General Madill fought during the U.S. Civil War at Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and the siege of Petersburg. At various times he was in command of the brigade. For his heroism at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, he was brevetted Brigadier General, December 2, 1864
Date of birth: 03/30/1828
Date of death: 06/29/1899
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
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