Orlando P. Boss-Fitchburg, MA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 34.848 W 071° 48.258
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Cold Harbor, VA on June 3, 1864. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, MA in Laurel Avenue, Lot 322
Waymark Code: WMYPXM
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2018
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He was born on July 30, 1844 in Fitchburg, MA and died on December 28, 1931 in Fitchburg, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: BOSS, ORLANDO
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company F, 25th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va., 3 June 1864
• Date of issue: 10 May 1888
Citation: Rescued his lieutenant, who was Iying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire of the enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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