Casper R. Carlisle
Medal of Honor recipient
About Casper R. Carlisle
Lived 1841 – 1908 (aged 66–67).
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.
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
Carlisle earned the Medal at the Peach Orchard.
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Who was Casper R. Carlisle?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Casper R. Carlisle born?
Casper R. Carlisle was born in 1841.
When did Casper R. Carlisle die?
Casper R. Carlisle died on 29 April 1908 in Pennsylvania.
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