Military: CWR: Lambert, David C. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Lambert, David C. 

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Nov. 27, 1917 
* Buried in Daly Cemetery, 4 1/2 mile E. of Central City, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain John Bierer's Co. H 171st Regiment Pa. Drafted Militia 
* Enrolled Oct. 24, 1862 at age 24 in Harrisburg, Pa to serve 9 months or the 
duration 
* Mustered in Nov. 1, 1862 for 9 months 
* Discharged Aug. 8, 1863 at Harrisburg, Pa. by reason of expiration of term of 
service 
* Age 24 
* Height - 5'11; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Light 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Paid in full 
* Served Oct. 24, 1862 - Aug. 8, 1863 
* Private in Captain Andrew Johnson's Co. A 29th Regiment Pa.Infantry 
* Drafted 
* Enrolled Nov. 15, 1864 to serve 1 year or the duration at age 27 in 
Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Mustered in Nov. 15, 1864 as Private in Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Discharged July 17, 1865 near Alexandria by reason of Special Order #160 Dept. 
of Washington July 5, 1865 
* Age 27 
* Paid in full July 26, 1865 
* Served Nov. 15, 1864 - July 17, 1865 
* Came home sick 1862 and 1865 
* Served 17 month 16 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Sept. 19, 1890 and Apr. 27, 1907, Application 
#916,497, Certificate #839792

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Shade Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 4 
* Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 4 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Muster Roster Co. A 
* Footnote.com [Lists enlistment day as 17th] 
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755 
* Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards 1777 - 1999