PMC Classes of the 1860s

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  2. In Remembrance
  3. PMC Classes of the 1860s

PMC Class Members

R. Kelso Carter
Thomas H. Larkin
Robert M. Stead

Harry C. Bughman
Frank G. Paulson
John J. Post
William D. Wilkins
Alfred S. Woodwel

George B. Berger
Myron F. Pardee
John R. Rutter

Notable Cadets of the 1860s

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Zadoc Aydelotte's Gravestone

Zadoc Aydelotte '61

Second Lieutenant, Civil War

Second Lieutenant Zadoc Aydelotte ’61 joined the 81st Pennsylvania Volunteers and led Company F at Fredericksburg in 1862. Despite grievous wounds, he continued forward until struck down, later dying in Washington at age nineteen. His courage became part of PMC legend, and cadets later stood as honor guard at his funeral.

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John L. Sparks

John L. Sparks '61

Bravery Under Fire at Chancellorsville

Captain John L. Sparks (Co. K, 1st Del. Inf.) earned praise from Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Smyth for “bravery and conduct under heavy pressure” at Chancellorsville and later for cool, meritorious service while reorganizing stragglers near Bristoe Station. His actions were recorded in unit dispatches rather than formal medals.

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