William Henry Christman

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]

Grave of William Christman at Arlington National Cemetery

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. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
  3. "Burial Detail: Christman, William (Section 27, Grave 19) Death Date: 05/11/1864; Internment 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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