Military: CWR: Geiger, Benjamin F. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Geiger, Benjamin F.

* Born in Greensburg, Pa. 
* 1st Lieutenant Co. E 7th Regiment Iowa Cavalry commanded by Colonel S. W. 
Summers 
* Enrolled Sept. 20, 1862 to serve 3 years or the duration 
* Discharged May 17, 1866 at Devonport, Iowa by reason of special order 
* Age 35 
* Height - 5'7"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Painter 
* Paid in full $451.52 Aug. 28, 1867 
* Filed Oath of Identity Nov. 20, 1866 while a resident of the town of Somerset 
* Field and Staff 7th Regiment Iowa Cavalry 
* Co. F 4th Regiment Iowa Cavalry 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Mar. 15, 1886, Application #565997, Certificate 
#457712; Widow Pension: Application #617844, Certificate #432641

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 8 No. 4 
* Footnote.com