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Death of a Soldier

Summary

Corporal Edward Keplinger, a member of Co. F, 1st Regiment, POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE, died of a protracted illness at the residence of Abraham G. Mumma of Hagerstown. He had been in the Gettysburg battle and just entered his 21st year. His remains were accompanied to his burial place by members of the 18th Connecticut Volunteers now on provost duty in Hagerstown.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 7th, 1863

Page/Column: 2A

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

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  • Soldiers' Lives

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