Military: CWR: Bense, John A. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Bense, John A.

* Private Co. A 39th Regiment 10th Pa. Reserves Corp 
* Enrolled Apr. 13, 1861 at age 18 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in June 20, 1861 SS, July 21, 1861 FS at Camp Wilkins, Harrisburg, 
Pa. 
* Killed June 22, 1862 at Mechanicsville 
* Height - 5' 4 1/2"; Hair - Light Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enlistment - Printer 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mother Pension: Applied Oct. 20, 1862, Application #4474, Certificate #87192

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. [Lists day of death as 26th] 
* Muster Roster Co. A 
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com