Jerome Morford
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Jerome Morford (June 13, 1841 – June 11, 1910) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
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Jerome Morford | |
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Born | (1841-06-13)June 13, 1841 Sharon, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 11, 1910(1910-06-11) (aged 68) Seattle, Washington |
Place of burial | Riverton Crest Cemetery, Tukwila |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company K, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Morford joined the 55th Illinois Infantry in October 1861,[1] and was mustered out in August 1865.[2]