Military: CWR: Austin, William of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Austin, William

* Musician Co. A 39th Regiment 10th Pa. Reserves Corps 
* Enrolled Apr. 18, 1861 at age 29 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa.  
* Mustered in June 6, 1861 in Camp Wilkins, Harrisburg, Pa.
* Mustered in July 21, 1861 at Harrisburg, Pa 
* Promoted Principal Musician July 1861 
* Discharged Feb. 28, 1863 by General Order, War Dept. 
* Height - 5'3 1/3"; Hair - Light Brown; Complexion - Florid; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Residence at enlistment - Wellersburg, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Fife Major 39th Regiment 10th Pa. Reserve Corps 
* Private Co. K 2nd Maryland Potomac Home Brigade 
* Enlisted or mustered in Mar. 26, 1862 
* Discharged or mustered out May 29, 1865 
* Transferred to Co. C 2nd Maryland Potomac Home Brigade 
* Musician 
* Enlisted or mustered in Sept. 18, 1861 
* Discharged or mustered out May 29, 1865 
* Veteran 
* Invalid Pension: Applied July 25, 1890, Application #880512, Certificate 
#807110

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. A 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Muster Roster Co. K [Lists transfer from Co. K to Co. O]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 0295745