Hartwell B. Compson-Portland, OR
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Don.Morfe
N 45° 27.648 W 122° 40.878
10T E 524916 N 5034190
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Waynesboro, VA on March 2, 1865. He is buried in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Portland, OR in the GAR Plot, Lot 136A.
Waymark Code: WMYVRF
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2018
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He was born on May 5, 1842 in Seneca Falls, NY and died on August 31, 1905 in Portland, OR. He attained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COMPSON, HARTWELL B.
• Rank and organization: Major, 8th New York Cavalry
• Place and date: At Waynesboro, Va., 2 March 1865
• Entered service at: Seneca Falls, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 26 March 1865
Citation: Capture of flag belonging to Gen. Early's headquarters.
Armed Service: Army
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