Civil War North- Alonzo Cushing Traditional Cache

This is one of five caches that will contain a clue to the final sixth north cache. All of the Civil War North caches, will be north of PA route 422 and be named after famous North Civil War Generals. These caches will also take you on a scenic drive through western Berks county and Mrs. Blackbolt's stomping grounds. The Civil War South Caches will be south of PA 422 and named after famous Southern Generals an also contain clues for the final 6th south cache. Additionally there will be a bonus cache that can be found by combining clues from both of the final sixth caches.

Alonzo Cushing was born 1/19/1841 in Delafield, Wisconsin, but was raised in Fredonia, NY. During the battle of Gettysburg he was in charge of Battery A, 4th US Artillery and to defend Cemetary Ridge.  Cushing was wounded 3 times during the height of the battle. His first wound was a shell fragment that went straight through his shoulder. The 2nd wound he sustained was a shell fragment that tore into his abdomen and groin. The wound was that severe, it exposed his intestines. Which he held in place with his hand! During this time and all of his injuries and unable to yell above the battle noises, he continued to command his artillery that was relayed by his 1st Sergeant. The 3rd and fatal wound was a bullet that entered his mouth and exited through the back of his skull. He died on the battle field on 7/3/1863. His body was burried at West Point next to General John Buford Jr. For whom chose Cushing to defend Cemetary Ridge. At the request of Cushing's mother his tomb stone reads the folowing "Faithful unto Death." He was finally awarded the Medal of Honor in February 2010, 147 years after his death.