Private Casper R. Carlisle (1841 to April 29, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carlisle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 2 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 21 December 1892.[1][2][3]
Casper R. Carlisle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 29, 1908 Pennsylvania |
| Buried | Mount Lebanon Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Independent Battery F, Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery - Company F |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCarlisle was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in 1841. He enlisted into the Independent Pennsylvania Light Artillery. He died on 29 April 1908 and his remains are interred at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
editSaved a gun of his battery under heavy musketry fire, most of the horses being killed and the drivers wounded.[1][2]
Carlisle earned the Medal at the Peach Orchard.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Casper R. Carlisle". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.