Company Unknown
Corporal
I am trying to find out which battles Peter Deisher fought in. He was in the 1st calvary, 14th reserve, 44th regiment. I know he fought at Gettysburg. His name is inscribed on the Pennsylvania Monument
Union service · pennsylvania
1st Pennsylvania Cavalry
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Company D
Private
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Company F
Private
James was mortally wounded 5/28/1864 at battle of Hawes Shop, Va. Died of wounds June 1, 1864. I am trying to locate where he is buried. James is my great, great, Grandfather.
Company F
Private
Thomas enlisted with his brother,James, March of 1864. James mortally wounded at Hawes Shop, May 28,1864. Thomas was captured at battle of St Marys Church,Va, June 24, 1864. He died Oct 1864 at Andersonville prison camp, Ga. His tombstone is there. Thomas is my great,great, uncle.
Company F
Private
It is listed on his discharge paper as Company F, 1st Prov Cavalry.
He enlisted in Company F, 2nd Regiment, Penna Vol Cavalry at start of war.
Company I
Private
Fought at Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, 2d Manassas, Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain, Cold Harbor, Petersburg
Company M
Private
Served from 1 October 1861 to 16 December 1863 in 1st Pa Cavalry. Reinrolled 17 December 1863 in second regiment Pa Cavalry to 13 July 1865. Wounded in chest 14 May 1864 at Meadow Bridge,VA and sent to Hammond USA Hospital in Maryland. On November & December Company muster roll. Discharged at Clouds Mills,VA. Died 7 March 1886 in Freeport,PA