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John E Campbell

Before the war

He was 35 years old when he enlisted (2). He was born in Ireland (2).

He was a laborer (2).

Description

He was 5 feet 3-1/2 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, grey eyes, and dark hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service, for one year, on 28 March 1865, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service by Captain Lehman (2). He served as a private in company E (1).

He was detailed as a guard for the brigade quartermaster department on 27 June 1865 (3).

He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1).

Sources

1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)

2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 152

3 special order 55, headquarters, 3rd brigade, 1st division, 5th corps, 27 June 1865


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