Joseph Gion-Pittsburgh, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Chancellorsville, VA on May 2, 1863. He is buried in Saint Martin’s Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA in Section A, Lot 69.
Waymark Code: WMZ269
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2018
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He was born in 1826 in Alsace-Lorraine area, Germany and died on January 16, 1889 in Charters Township, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GION, JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 74th New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Chancellorsville, Va., 2 May 1863
• Entered service at: Allegheny County, Pa.
• Date of issue: 26 November 1884
Citation: Voluntarily and under heavy fire advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.
Armed Service: Army
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