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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Buried at Washington Cemetery
Photographer: Bradley Owen
Taken: June 4, 2022
Caption: Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Buried at Washington Cemetery
Additional Description: Buried in this cemetery is Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Hugh P. Boon

Boon received his award for capturing a Confederate battle flag during the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865. He was present with his unit, which he commanded, Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, at the surrender of the Confederate Army under General Robert E. Lee at Appomatox Virginia, April 9, only three days after the battle.
Submitted: June 5, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p659637
File Size: 3.650 Megabytes

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