Military: CWR: Helman, George of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Helman, George

* Born 1841 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Feb. 24, 1929 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Private Co. D 138th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 18, 1862 at age 21 in Shellsburg, Pa. 
* Mustered in Aug. 29, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa 
* Absent, wounded since Apr 2, 1865, U. S. G. Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa
* Wounded in right hand at Spotsylvania by gunshot for which he was treated in 
hospital at Philadelphia, Pa. for three months 
* In the spring of 1865 he was wounded in the left foot at Ft. Fisher and was 
treated in hospital at Philadelphia for three months 
* In 1864 he was furloughed for 30 days 
* In the fall of 1864 he was detailed to guard forts in Washington D. C. for two 
months 
* Absent in hospital at muster out 
* Discharged July 1, 1865 at Philadelphia, Pa. 
* He was in the following battles: Wilderness, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, 
Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Petersburg, Hatcher's Run and Spotsylvania 
* Invalid Pension: Applied June 23, 1880 and Apr. 5, 1907, Application #397247, 
Certificate #305058

SOURCE:
* Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, Cambria Co. Pa. Genealogy 
* Muster Roster Co. D [Lists him as wounded May 6, 1864 at Wilderness and Apr. 
2, 1865 at Petersburg] 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753