Casper R. Carlisle facts for kids
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Casper R. Carlisle
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| Born | 1841 Allegeheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 29, 1908 Pennsylvania |
| Buried |
Mount Lebanon Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Independent Battery F, Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery - Company F |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private Casper R. Carlisle (1841 to April 29, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carlisle received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 2 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 21 December 1892.
Biography
Carlisle was born in Allegeheny County, Pennsylvania in 1841. He enlisted into the Independent Pennsylvania Light Artillery. He died on 29 April 1908 and his remains are interred at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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