Charles W. Anderson AKA George Pforr-Staunton, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 09.132 W 079° 04.926
17S E 668045 N 4224439
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Waynesboro, VA on March 2, 1865. He served in the military under an alias, Charles W. Anderson. His true name was George Pforr. He is buried in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA in Section 10, Lot 57.
Waymark Code: WMYKKA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2018
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He was born on March 15, 1844 in Baltimore, MD and died on February 25, 1916 in Staunton, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ANDERSON, CHARLES W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry
• Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865
• Date of issue: 26 March 1865
Citation: Capture of unknown Confederate flag.
Armed Service: Army
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