Military: CWR: Bittner, Herman of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Bittner, Herman

* Born Mar. 2, 1830 in Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Aug. 23, 1921 in Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain Thomas H. Lapsley's Co. D 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry, 
commanded by J. M. Campbell 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 to serve 3 years or the duration 
* Discharged Jan. 15, 1865 at Deep Bottom, Virginia, by reason of expiration of 
term of service 
* Age 35 
* Height - 6'0"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Paid in full Jan. 20, 1865 
* Filed Oath of Identity Feb. 27, 1865 while a resident of the town of Somerset 
* Brother of Charles and Zachariah Bittner 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Oct. 11, 1878 and Mar. 12, 1907, Application #261391, 
Certificate #176167

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 7 No. 1 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. [Lists name as Bitner] 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Bittner Family History, Rootsweb.com 
* Veterans Card File [Lists age as 32] 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 32]