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James Gere

Before the war

He was 19 years old when he enlisted, and was born in Ireland (2). He was a laborer (2).

Description

He was 6 feet 3-1/4 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute (1). He enlisted and was mustered into service for one year, on 27 March 1865, at West Chester, Pennsylvania (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service by Captain Christma (2). He served as a private in company E (1).

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)

2 descriptive roll, company E, entry 154

[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name (searched February 2007)]


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