Charles Powers

Gravestone of Charles Powers in Gettysburg National Cemetery

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Quick Facts

Significance:

2nd Infantry, Company C

Place of Birth:

Providence, Rhode Island

Date of Birth:

1842

Place of Death:

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Date of Death:

July 3, 1863

Place of Burial:

Rhode Island, Row A, Site #10

Cemetery Name:

Gettysburg National Cemetery

Rhode Island, Row A, Site #10

Charles was born and resided in Providence, Rhode Island. Working as a laborer until enlistment with the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry December 1861. He is killed in action on July 3, 1863 at the battle of Gettysburg.

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