Military: CWR: Benford, John H. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Benford, John H.

* Died Sept. 18, 1923 in National Soldiers Home, Danville, Illinois 
* 1st Lieutenant Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enlisted Mar. 27, 1864 at age 27 in Stoystown, Pa 
* Mustered in Apr. 13, 1864 in Cumberland, Md  
* Mustered in Mar. 5, 1864 at age 25 
* Promoted from 1st Sergeant Mar. 27, 1864 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation at enrollment - Coach Maker 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered out Sept. 17, 1864, 
expiration of term 
* Discharged Sept. 17, 1864, expiration of term
* No dates of first enlistment 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 19, 1879, Application #286888, Certificate 
#210536

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File [Lists enrollment date as Mar. 27, 1864 and Muster in date 
as Apr. 13, 1864] 
* Footnote.com [Lists discharge day as 16th]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers Roll 295747