Joseph Kirby Corson-Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Bristoe Station, VA on October 14, 1863. He is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA in the Bryn Mawr Section, Lot 98.
Waymark Code: WMYWEB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2018
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He was born on November 22, 1835 in Plymouth Meeting, PA and died on July 24, 1913 in Whitemarsh, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CORSON, JOSEPH K.
• Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves (35th Pennsylvania Volunteers)
• Place and date: Near Bristoe Station, Va., 14 October 1863
• Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa.
• Date of issue: 13 May 1899
Citation: With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
Armed Service: Army
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