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George Denges

Before the war

He was 26 years old when he was enlisted (2). He was born in Germany (2).

He was a shoemaker when he was enlisted (2).

Description

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

During the war

He was a substitute for J Daub (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 24 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by F H Foster (2). His service was credited to the 22nd Congressional District (2). He served as a private in company G (1).

He received clothing worth $35.15 (2).

He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (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) (George Denges)

2 company G, second descriptive list, [#84] (George Denges)

[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name (searched December 2006)


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