Joseph Snively Hedges-Mansfield, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 44.784 W 082° 30.714
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Harpeth River, TN on December 17, 1864. He is buried in Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, OH in Section OS-10, Lot 662.
Waymark Code: WMZ67J
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2018
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He was born on June 12, 1836 in Mansfield, OH and died on August 12, 1910 in Mansfield, OH. He attained the rank of Major in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HEDGES, JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Near Harpeth River, Tenn., 17 December 1864
• Entered service at: Ohio
• Date of issue: 5 April 1898
Citation: At the head of his regiment charged a field battery with strong infantry supports, broke the enemy's line and, with other mounted troops, captured 3 guns and many prisoners.
Armed Service: Army
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