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Theodore W. Greig

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Theodore W. Greig

Birth
New York, USA
Death
17 Nov 1893 (aged 50)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Plot
Linden Plot, Section 50, Lot 5392
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Medal of Honor Recipient. In the battle of Gettysburg he rushed forward in advance of his regiment and seized the flag of the 4th Alabama. Although shot through the neck he was able to retain the flag and return it to Union lines. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this deed.
Medal of Honor Recipient. In the battle of Gettysburg he rushed forward in advance of his regiment and seized the flag of the 4th Alabama. Although shot through the neck he was able to retain the flag and return it to Union lines. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this deed.

Bio by: William Sweeney

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T. W. G.
Maj. Theo. W. Greig
B1. N. Y. Vols.
Born March 13, 1843
Died Nov. 17, 1893
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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: William Sweeney
  • Added: Sep 22, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9506636/theodore_w-greig: accessed ), memorial page for Theodore W. Greig (13 Mar 1843–17 Nov 1893), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9506636, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.