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William Myers

Before the war

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4). He was 41 years old when he was enlisted (4).

Description

He was 5 feet 10 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair (4).

During the war

He was enlisted and mustered into service on 1 November 1861 (1, 4). He was enlisted at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Casner (4). He was mustered into service as a private in company K, by Captain Peter Keyser (1, 4).

He was promoted to corporal on 3 December 1861 (2).

He was discharged at camp near Sharpsburg, Maryland, on 5 or 15 October 1862 on surgeon's certificate of disability (1 [15 Oct], 3 [5 Oct]). He was then a corporal (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) (William Myers)

2 company K, list of non-commissioned officers (William Myers)

3 company K, register of men discharged, #9 (William Myers)

4 company K, descriptive roll (William Myers)


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