Casper R. Carlisle

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Casper R. Carlisle
Born1841
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 29, 1908
Pennsylvania
Buried
Mount Lebanon Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Independent Battery F, Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery - Company F
Battles/wars Battle of Gettysburg
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

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]

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Biography

Carlisle 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

Saved 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.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Casper R. Carlisle". Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 8 December 2013.