Military: CWR: Kann, William A. of interest in Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Keith Petenbrink and Meyersdale Public Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Introduction and help of Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/intro.txt Additional Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/cwr.html __________________________________________ Kann, William A. * Quarter Master Sergeant Co. G 161st Regiment 16th Pa. Cavalry * Enrolled Feb. 25, 1864 at age 25 in Hollidaysburg, Pa. * Mustered in Feb. 25, 1864 as Private in Hollidaysburg, Pa. * Mustered out Aug. 11, 1865 with company * Private from enrollment until June 27, 1865 * Promoted to Quarter Master Sergeant June 27, 1865 * Height - 5' 7 1/2"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Light * Occupation at enrollment - Farmer * Residence at Enrollment - New Hamilton, Pa. * Pension application: Certificate 675,782 SOURCE: * H. C. McKinley Ledger page 168 contains additional info. * Muster Roster Co. G * Veterans Card File * Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755 [Lists muster in day as 27]