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Cyrus W. James
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Cyrus W. James

Birth
New York, USA
Death
1 Jul 1863 (aged 23–24)
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA
Monument
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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New York Plot, Row G, Grave 81
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Civil War Union Soldier. Served during the Civil War as a Corporal in Company G, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry. In the very opening of the Battle of Gettysburg, he was killed in a skirmish north of town with Ewell's forces, prior to the main engagement that began west of town on McPherson's Ridge. It is believed that he was the first soldier to be killed in the battle.
Civil War Union Soldier. Served during the Civil War as a Corporal in Company G, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry. In the very opening of the Battle of Gettysburg, he was killed in a skirmish north of town with Ewell's forces, prior to the main engagement that began west of town on McPherson's Ridge. It is believed that he was the first soldier to be killed in the battle.

Bio by: EFB III

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CYRUS W. JAMES.
CO. G. 9. CAV.

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  • Added: Dec 22, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6042880/cyrus_w-james: accessed ), memorial page for Cyrus W. James (1839–1 Jul 1863), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6042880, citing Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.