Charles Sigmund was a Civil War veteran from South Philadelphia who rode a cavalry horse into artillery fire at New Market, Va. in 1864, and later saw the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in 1865.

He died at age 80 and was buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, partly located in Yeadon, on April 8, 1929, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

But there was no headstone to mark his grave. Last March, Gary Sigmund and his son wandered aimlessly trying to find their lost ancestor on the 160-acre property amidst toppled grave markers and overgrown weeds.

 They finally found Sigmund’s grave with the help of the nonprofit Friends of Mount Moriah, an organization that has been cleaning and restoring the cemetery since 2011.

On Saturday, a new marker was dedicated with his name and his service in the 20^th Pennsylvania Cavalry.

Family members attended, with representatives of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Sons of Union Veterans, and Friends of the Moriah.

 “This is closure for my family,” said Gary Sigmund. Charles Sigmund was Gary’s great-grandfather’s brother.

 “A veteran deserves a headstone.”

Read more about placing a headstone finally at Mount Moriah Cemetery for a Civil War veteran at The Philadelphia Inquirer.