Francis Morrison-Ohiopyle, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 52.431 W 079° 29.190
17S E 629432 N 4414852
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bermuda Hundred, VA on June 17, 1864. He is buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Ohiopyle, PA.
Waymark Code: WMZTWV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2019
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He was born on January 15, 1845 in Fayette County, PA and died on April 30, 1913 in Hopwood PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MORRISON, FRANCIS
• Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Bermuda Hundred, Va., 17 June 1864
• Entered service at: Drakestown, Pa.
• Date of issue: 2 August 1897
Citation: Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.
Armed Service: Army
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