Thomas F. Ellsworth-Altadena, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 11.124 W 118° 08.916
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Honey Hill, SC on November 30, 1864. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena, CA in the Royal Oak Section, Lot 757, Grave 4.
Waymark Code: WMYZVB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2018
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He was born on November 12, 1840 in Ipswich, MA and died August 29, 1911 in Pasadena, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ELLSWORTH, THOMAS F.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company B, Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Honey Hill, S.C., 30 November 1864
• Date of issue: 18 November 1895
Citation: Under a heavy fire carried his wounded commanding officer from the field.
Armed Service: Army
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