Hugh P. Boon-Washington, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 09.582 W 080° 15.348
17T E 563376 N 4445748
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA on April 6, 1865. He is buried in Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA in Block 22, Lot 280.
Waymark Code: WMYPXH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2018
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He was born on July 24, 1834 in Washington, PA and died on January 14, 1908 in Washington, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BOON, HUGH P.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag.
Armed Service: Army
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