Emerson Hamilton Liscum - Arlington VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.794 W 077° 04.434
18S E 320105 N 4305493
He was a Colonel in the 9th Infantry. He was killed in action while leading his regiment in the attack of the allies on the city of Tientsin, China.
Waymark Code: WM12JNC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2020
Views: 2
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 2, Site 843.
Description:
From Wikipedia: Colonel Emerson Hamilton Liscum (July 16, 1841 – July 13, 1900) was a U.S. Army officer who fought in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, and the Philippine–American War. He was killed in battle at Tianjin, China during the Boxer Rebellion while commanding the 9th Infantry Regiment.
Civil War-Liscum joined the 1st Vermont Infantry in May 1861 to serve in the Union Army during the American Civil War and by June was on the front lines participating in the Battle of Big Bethel. In February 1863, he was made a lieutenant and was severely wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Date of birth: 07/16/1841
Date of death: 07/13/1900
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
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