Historical Marker

William H. Horsfall

Evergreen Cem., Alexandria Pk., Southgate · Southgate · Campbell

Kentucky marker

Inscription

One of youngest Kentuckians to receive the Medal of Honor for service during Civil War is buried in Evergreen Cem. Horsfall, born in Newport, 1847, was a drummer in Co. G, First Ky. Infantry (USA). Medal was awarded for saving the life of a wounded officer lying between the lines during combat at Corinth, Mississippi, May 21, 1862.

This war hero died in 1922.

Location

AddressEvergreen Cem., Alexandria Pk., Southgate
CitySouthgate
CountyCampbell

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