ISOB Vegesack
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Quarter: 02, Grave: 00509
The isolated burial of Ernst Von Vegesack. He is in the same grave as his wife Edla Amalia Sergel Von Vegesack. Their headstones are rectangular, made of metal, and are inscribed in Swedish in raised lettering. Their grave is fenced by metal pillars and chains.
Col. Ernest M.P. Von Vegesack, 20th New York Infantry, served in the "Turner Regiment" or "Turners Rifles Regiment" during the US Civil War. He was a volunteer from Sweden who served in the Swedish military. The 20th New York fought in numerous battles in the Eastern Campaigns during the Civil War.
Monument Text:
ERNST M. P. von VEGESACK
FÖDD DEN 18 JUNI 1820
DÖD DEN 12 JANUARI 1903
English translation:
Ernst M. P. von Vegesack
Born June 18, 1820
Died January 12, 1903
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Units:
20th New York Infantry
United States Army
VI Corps
Wars:
American Civil War
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