John Ackerman

Gravestone of John Ackerman in Gettysburg National Cemetery

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Significance:

82nd Infantry Company K

Place of Birth:

Switzerland

Date of Birth:

1835

Place of Death:

Gettysburg, PA

Date of Death:

07/03/1863

Place of Burial:

Illinois, Row A, Site #5

Cemetery Name:

Gettysburg National Cemetery

Illinois, Row A, Site #5

Born in Switzerland, John emigrated to the United States, and lived in Chicago, IL before enlisting in August, 1862. In May, 1863, John was promoted to corporal. July 3 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg John died of unspecified wounds.

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