James Martinus Schoonmaker-Pittsburgh, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 26.592 W 079° 54.474
17T E 592616 N 4477522
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Winchester VA on September 19, 1864. He is buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA in Section 14, Lot 83.
Waymark Code: WM10DN8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2019
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He was born on June 30, 1842 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on October 11, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SCHOONMAKER, JAMES M.
• Rank and organization: Colonel, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry
• Place and date: At Winchester, Va., 19 September 1864
• Entered service at: Maryland
• Date of issue: 19 May 1899
Citation: At a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works, and captured many prisoners.
Armed Service: Army
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