Albert A. Clapp-San Gabriel, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 06.762 W 118° 06.522
11S E 397746 N 3775206
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA on April 6, 1865. He is buried in San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, CA in Section M, Site 59.
Waymark Code: WMYV13
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2018
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He was born on May 1, 1841 in Pompey, NY and died on May 7, 1911 in Alhambra, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CLAPP, ALBERT A.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company G, 2d Ohio Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Date of issue: 24 April 1865
Citation: Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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