Major Ondrej Gálik Plaque
Details:
Mounted on the right-side wall, next to the entrance of the commercial store.
Plaque
A rectangular bronze plaque honoring Ondrej Gálik, a Slovak-born Union Army Major who served in the American Civil War, features a portrait relief of him in military uniform. The inscription is presented in both Slovak and English. It was unveiled on June 17, 2019, and was installed by the civic association O.Z. S.A.M.O.V.
Source of photos: Pavol Hornak
Monument Text:
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V tomto dome |
In this house |
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žil v rokoch |
lived in years |
1881–1885
Ondrej Gálik
(Maj. Andrew Galffy, Andreas Gallik)
*28.11.1815 Brzotín – †18.06.1885 Košice
Zverolekár, cestovatel, obchodník, vojak.
V hodnosti majora 58. dobrovolníckeho pešieho regimentu štátu Ohio,
bojoval po boku generála, budúceho prezidenta U.S. Granta v Americkej
obcianskej vojne. Pochovaný na evanjelickom cintoríne v Košiciach.
Veterinarian, traveler, merchant, soldier.
In the rank of Major of 58th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, fought
alongside general and future president U.S. Grant during American
Civil War. Buried on Evangelical cemetery in Košice.
17.6.2019 Na pamiatku venovalo O.Z. S.A.M.O.V.
Commemorates:
Units:
58th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
United States Army
Wars:
American Civil War
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