Rhodes, Julius Dexter b. October 1, 1841 d. February 19, 1906 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Monroe County, Michigan. He entered the Union Army at Springville, Erie County, New York. He died in Washington, D.C. His highest rank was Sergeant Major. He was awarded the CMOH as a Private in Company F, 5th New York Cavalry for action on August 28, 30 1863 at Thoroughfare Gap & Bull Run, Virginia. His citation reads "After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Throughfare Gap, VA, he voluntarily joined the 105th...[Read More] Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA Plot: Section A, GAR Plot GPS coordinates: 39.3966217, -74.5326996 (hddd.dddd)
Wright, Elias b. June 22, 1830 d. January 2, 1901 Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company G, 4th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, on August 17, 1861. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company D in January 1862, at this rank he participated in the Pennisular Campaign, and was captured at the Battle of Gaines Mill. After his exchange he fought in the Battles of Second Bull Run and South Mountain. When Captain Charles Meyer of Company A resigned his commission, Elias Wright was promoted to Captain...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA Plot: Section B, Lot 414
b. October 1, 1841 d. February 19, 1906