Military: CWR: Cummings, John of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Cummings, John

* Private Co. D 59th Regiment 2nd Pa. Cavalry 
* Enrolled Sept. 30, 1861 at age 20 in Paradise, Pa. 
* Mustered in Oct. 17, 1861 as Private in Philadelphia, Pa. 
* Deserted July 1, 1863 
* Arrested Jan 1, 1864
* Discharged June 23, 1865 by reason of expiration of term of service 
* Height - 5' 6"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Salisbury, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Deserted July 1, 1863 
* Arrested Jan. 1, 1864 
* Returned 
* Mustered out June 23, 1865 by reason of expiration of term of service.

SOURCE:
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. D
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747