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Pvt John Hediker

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Pvt John Hediker

Birth
Switzerland
Death
17 Aug 1863 (aged 51–52)
Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section G : Grave 4389
Memorial ID
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Husband to Mary Hediker and father to Joseph W. Hediker.

Enlisted as a Private on January 28, 1862 at the age of 51, although apparently telling authorities that his age was only 42. Joined Co. C, 16th Iowa Infantry Regiment on January 28, 1862.

Died on August 17, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.
Husband to Mary Hediker and father to Joseph W. Hediker.

Enlisted as a Private on January 28, 1862 at the age of 51, although apparently telling authorities that his age was only 42. Joined Co. C, 16th Iowa Infantry Regiment on January 28, 1862.

Died on August 17, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS.

Inscription


"Jno. Hettiker - Iowa"

Gravesite Details

*Cemetery records & headstone incorrectly spell surname as "Hettiker."*



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