Puffer Genealogy
PECK, Cassius
1842 - 1913 (71 years)
Generation: 1
1. PECK, Cassius was born on 3 Mar 1842 in Brookfield, VT; died on 12 Jul 1913 in VT; was buried in Brookfield, VT. Other Events and Attributes:
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Civil War Veteran and Medal of Honor winner. Served as a Pvt in Compan y F, 1st United States Sharpshooters. He was awarded the CMOH for his b ravery near Blackburn's Ford, Virginia on September 19, 1862. His citat ion reads "Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked a nd captured a Confederate battery of 4 guns. Also, while on a reconnais sance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier". His Medal was issu ed on October 12, 1892.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- PECK, Marshall Knowlton was born on 2 Sep 1872 in VT; died on 1 Mar 1896 in Parkersburg, WV.