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Photographer: Mike Wintermantel
Taken: March 23, 2013
Caption: Alexander Crees
Additional Description: Tombstone of Alexander Crees, one of many soldiers who were killed in the Battle of the Wilderness.
May 5, 1864
In His 23 Year
A Member of Co. G. 139 Regt. PA. Vol.
"Through ? nights and dangers, amidst our countries gloom. This soldier of a loyal band, was marching to his tomb."
Grave is located at Little Hill UM Church, Magee Road Extension, Sewickley, Pa 15143
Submitted: May 2, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Database Locator Identification Number: p240814
File Size: 2.435 Megabytes

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