Military: CWR: Edinger, John N. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Edinger, John N.
                        
* Born in Northampton Co. Pa. 
* Died Oct. 27, 1925 in White Haven, Pa. 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 24, 1862 at age 20 in Allentown, Pa. 
* Enlisted Sept. 24, 1862 
* Mustered in Oct. 22, 1862 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Transferred to Co. H date unknown 
* Private Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5' 7"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Boatman 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 25, 1879, Application #304784, Certificate 
#489650

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Muster Roster Co. H [Lists muster in date as Oct. 26] 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Co. C lists enlistment 
date as Sept. 24, 1862 at age 20 in Allentown, Pa., muster in date as Oct. 20, 
1862 in Harrisburg, Pa. as transferred to Co. H, Co. H lists enlistment date as 
Sept. 24, 1862 at age 20 in Allentown, Pa., muster in date as Oct. 20, 1862 in 
Harrisburg, Pa., veteran and as discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 War 
Department]