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Joseph Penrose Ash (July 4, 1839 – May 8, 1864) was a United States Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War. He was promoted multiple times for bravery before he was killed at the Battle of Todd's Tavern.
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Joseph Penrose Ash | |
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Born | July 4, 1839 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | May 8, 1864(1864-05-08) (aged 24) Todd's Tavern, Virginia |
Place of burial | Church of St. James the Less Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1859–1864 |
Rank | Captain Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry
Clay's Washington Guards U.S. 2nd Cavalry U.S. 5th Cavalry |
Commands held | U.S. 5th Cavalry, Company E U.S. 5th Cavalry, Company A |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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