Francis M. Cunningham-Ohiopyle, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 52.380 W 079° 29.316
17S E 629254 N 4414754
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sailors Creek, VA on April 6, 1865. He is buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Ohiopyle, PA.
Waymark Code: WMYWV4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2018
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He was born on December 12, 1837 in Somerset County, PA and died on May 11, 1919 in Fayette County, PA. He attained the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CUNNINGHAM, FRANCIS M.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sailors Creek, Va., 6 April 1865
• Entered service at: Springfield, Pa.
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) in hand-to-hand battle while wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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