William Christman
Born
William Henry Christman

(1844-10-01)October 1, 1844
Pennsylvania, US
DiedMay 11, 1864(1864-05-11) (aged 19)
Arlington County, Virginia, US
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
38°53′13″N 77°04′05″W / 38.887°N 77.068°W / 38.887; -77.068
OccupationSoldier
Known forFirst Soldier buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Grave of William Christman at Arlington National Cemetery

William Henry Christman (October 1, 1844 – May 11, 1864) was the first soldier to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Christman was a laborer from Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Union Army for service during the American Civil War on March 25, 1864, serving in the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He was hospitalized for measles five weeks later, being admitted to Lincoln General Hospital on May 1, and died on May 11.[1][2] He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on May 13, 1864, the first Union soldier to be so interred.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township | Wm Henry Christman". www.tobyhannatwphistory.org. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  2. ↑ Atkinson, Rick (June 2007). "The Nation's Cemetery". National Geographic magazine. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Burial Detail: Christman, William (Section 27, Grave 19) Death Date: 05/11/1864; Interment Date: 05/13/1864". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
  4. ↑ "Arlington National Cemetery Facts About Section 27". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Section 27". www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
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