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Antietam National Battlefield
Private Soldier Monument

Dedicated: September 17, 1880
Location: Center of Antietam National Cemetery
Map Number: 67
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The Private Soldier Monument
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The Private Soldier Monument is known locally at "Old Simon"
Monument Text:

Not for themselves but for their country

September 17, 1862
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Did You Know?
Private Johnny Cook, a bugler with Battery B, 4th U.S., was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Antietam when he was only 15 years old.

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