Military: CWR: Etchelberger, George W. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Etchelberger, George W.
                        
* Born 1838 in Washington, Md. 
* Died June 17, 1904 
* Buried in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. E 49th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Drafted June 4, 1864 
* Mustered in June 4, 1864 at age 36 as Private in Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Mustered out July 15, 1865 with company 
* Served June 4, 1864 - July 15, 1865 - 13 month 11 days 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Mar. 31, 1871, Application #164422, Certificate 
#220623

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 4 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Footnote.com [Lists day of death as 16th]
* Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards 1777 - 1999