George Simpson Antietam National Cemetery

Grave of George Simpson, 125th Pennsylvania Regiment

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Sergeant George A. Simpson – Pennsylvania #3953, Company C, 125th Pennsylvania Infantry. Sergeant Simpson is the only soldier buried at Antietam National Cemetery who is also shown on a monument on the battlefield. Simpson was a color sergeant with the 125th PA Infantry. He was mortally wounded while carrying the regiment’s fag. His brother, Randolph, was also wounded, but survived to witness the dedication of the regiment’s monument on September 17, 1904. Their sister had the honor of unveiling the monument that depicts George holding the colors (regimental flag). Visitors can find the monument to the 125th Pennsylvania Regiment located down the gravel path behind the Dunker Church.