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Gettysburg National Military ParkA fight at close quarters at Gettysburg.
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Park News is a service of the Public Affairs Office of Gettysburg National Military Park. Questions and/or comments should be addressed to the attention of:

Katie Lawhon
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325
phone (717) 334-1124, ext. 3121
fax (717) 334-1891 


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John Burns after the battle (Library of Congress)  

Did You Know?
John Burns, a 72 year old veteran of the War of 1812 and resident of Gettysburg, fought side by side with Union soldiers in the first day of the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and was wounded several times. His service is commemorated by a battlefield statue at Gettysburg National Military Park.

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Last Updated: September 05, 2008 at 10:36 EST