Military: CWR: Dorsey, William C. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Dorsey, William C.

* Died in the fall of 1896 in Sioux City, Iowa 
* Buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Corporal Co. D 55th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 18, 1864 at age 18 in Bedford, Pa. 
* Mustered in Feb. 27, 1864 as Corporal in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Promoted to Corporal June 7, 1865 
* Mustered out Aug. 30, 1965 with company 
* Height - 5' 11:, Complexion - Light, Eyes - Blue, Occupation at enrollment - 
Carpenter 
* Residence at enrollment - Chester Co. Pa. 
* Promoted to Corporal June 12, 1865 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Dec. 24, 1879, Application #330641, Certificate 
#254668; Widow Pension: Application #643031, Certificate #558624

SOURCE:
* Dorsey Family File, Meyersdale Library 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Laurel Messenger Feb. 1971
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 19]