PENNYPACKER, Galusha

Affiliation:  Union

Born: June 1 1844, Chester Cty PA

Died: October 1 1916, Philadelphia PA

Pre-War Profession: Student

War Service: April 1861 enlisted in 9th Pennsylvania, August 1861 recruited 97th Pennsylvania - Capt., Maj., served in Florida, Ft Wagner, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, August 1864 Col., Ft Fisher (w) - Medal of Honor, February 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

Post War: Army service, frontier duty, retired 1883