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Douglas Hapeman

1839 – 1905

American Civil War hero

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About Douglas Hapeman

Lived 1839 – 1905 (aged 66). Douglas Hapeman was an American military personnel.

Douglas Hapeman (1839–1905) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 104th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War, where he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was born on January 15, 1839, in Ephratah, New York, and later moved to Illinois. Hapeman was awarded the medal for his actions on July 20, 1864, at the Battle of Peachtree Creek, Georgia. There, he "rallied his men under a severe attack, re-formed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack," and acted with "conspicuous coolness and bravery." He was awarded his Medal of Honor on April 5, 1898.

After the war, he was elected as a companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Hapeman was married to Ella Thomas Hapeman (1849-1907), and had two kids after the Civil War: Mary T Hapeman Hoffman (1869-1940), and William Thomas Hapeman (1873-1949). Hapeman died on June 3, 1905, in Ottawa, Illinois, and is now buried in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.

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Who was Douglas Hapeman?

American Civil War hero (1839-1905)

When was Douglas Hapeman born?

Douglas Hapeman was born on 15 January 1839 in Ephratah.

When did Douglas Hapeman die?

Douglas Hapeman died on 3 June 1905 in Ottawa.

What was Douglas Hapeman's occupation?

Douglas Hapeman was a military personnel.

What nationality was Douglas Hapeman?

Douglas Hapeman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Douglas Hapeman

· Wikidata: Q33050772

· DBpedia: Douglas Hapeman

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