| Birth: | Aug. 21, 1834
Monroe County, USA | | Death: | Jul. 3, 1863
Gettysburg
Adams County
Pennsylvania, USA | 
Civil War Union Army Officer. Served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. During the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 2, 1863) he was mortally wounded in brutal fighing in the Wheatfield by a Confederate bayonet while attempting to rescue the 4th Michigan's national colors. He lingered until the next day before dying. Today the 4th Michigan Infantry's monument in the Gettysburg National Military Park stand on the spot in the Wheatfield where he was wounded. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for Harrison Jeffords | | | Burial:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Dexter
Washtenaw County
Michigan, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Oct 15, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 5847199 |
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