Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor of Private John W. Mostoller Sr.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024
1. In Honor of Private John W. Mostoller Sr. Marker
Private John W. Mostoller Sr., (1843-1925) B Company
Medal of Honor for gallantry at Lynchburg, June 18, 1864
and dedicated to the memory of the men of the
fighting 54th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
who gave their lives to preserve the Union June 18, 1864
Sergeant Simon Marsh D Company ● Corporal Joseph M. Levy H Company ● Corporal Henry Schneider B Company ● Corporal Jonathan L. Wendle C Company ● Private Nathan D. Ellis C Company ● Private Martin Firestone D Company ● Private John Groft D Company ● Private Nathaniel Hillegas G Company ● Private Leonard Ledbeter Sr. E Company ● Private Arthur Peck A Company ● Private John H. Pugh B Company ● Private Hiram Reel C Company
Erected 2009 by Taylor-Wilson Camp #10 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1864.
Location. 37° 23.903′ N, 79° 10.981′ W.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coach William Shellenberger (here, next to this marker); Hopwood Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hundley Hall
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024
2. In Honor of Private John W. Mostoller Sr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
