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Hiram Williams Pursell
1837 - 1918
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By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Hiram Williams Pursell Marker | | |
Inscription. Born Nockamixon Township, served 6th and 104th Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861. Regiment flag bearer, Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862, wounded twice, faced advancing enemy while Union Army in retreat, saved another regiment color from capture after bearer killed. Sgt. Pursell was honorably discharged September 30, 1864. Awarded Medal of Honor May 12, 1894. Immortalized William Trego's Rescue Of The Colors.
Erected by Nockamixon Township.
Location. 40° 30.969′ N, 75° 9.608′ W. Marker is in Revere, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is on Beaver Run Road, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is located in Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park. Marker is in this post office area: Revere PA 18953, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Gallows Hill (approx. 3.5 miles away); Delaware Canal (approx. 4.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial, Bridgeton Twp (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Delaware Canal (approx. 4.8 miles away); Milford Railroad (approx. 4.9 miles away in New Jersey); John J. Stover House (approx. 4.9 miles away); Frenchtown Railroad (approx. 5.2 miles away in New Jersey); Milford (approx. 5.2 miles away in New Jersey). | | | | 
By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Roadside Marker for Nockamixon Veterans Memorial Park | | |
Also see . . .
1. Medal of Honor Narrative. (Submitted on April 21, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)
2. Rescue of the Colors Painting. (Submitted on April 21, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)
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By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Memorial Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park | | A memorial to both the living and the dead of Nockamixon Township who have served in the defense of their country. Dedicated May 30, 1956 by B.S.A. Troop 27 | | |
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By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Plaque at Nockamixon Township Veterans Memorial Park | | Veterans Memorial Field. In grateful recognition of all service personnel who served our great nation. Memorial Day 1985. | | |
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By Alan Edelson, April 19, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Plaque at Nockamixon Township Park | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on April 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 196 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on April 19, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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