Gettysburg Campaign - First Union Soldier Killed
Posted by: PaHawkeye
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Quick Description: Here died the first Union soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania - William H Rihl.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2011 8:25:29 PM
Waymark Code: WMD7A0
Here on June 22, 1863, the First N.Y. Cavalry attacked the Southern advance force of cavalry under Gen. A.G. Jenkins. Here died the first Union soldier killed in action in Pennsylvania. Corporal William H. Rihl of Philadelphia, serving in a Pennsylvania unit assigned to the New York regiment.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign
Date Dedicated: 11/2/1964
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: US 11, just N of Greencastle
Category: Civil War, Military
Website: Not listed
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