Military: CWR: Martens, John H. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Martens, John H.

* Born Feb. 28, 1830 
* Died Sept. 7, 1924 
* Buried in Brotherton Cemetery, Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. G 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Mustered in at age 31 as Private 
* Served Sept. 17, 1861 - Sept. 16, 1864 - 36 month 
* Served Dec. 20, 1861 - Jan. 18, 1865 - 36 month 28 days 
* Enlisted Dec. 20, 1861 
* Discharged Jan. 17, 1865 
* Disability - Disease of leg 
* Height - 5' 9"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Laborer 
* Residence at enrollment - Wittenburg, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 13, 1882 and Feb. 25, 1907, Application #464940, 
Certificate #432494

SOURCE:
* Veterans Grave Registration [Listed twice with different service times] 
* 1890 Veterans Census, Stonycreek Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. [Lists name as John H, 
Martin] 
* Muster Roster Co. G [Lists name as John H. Martin] 
* 1884 County History, Somerset County, Pa. [Lists name as John H. Martin] 
* Veterans Card File [Lists name as Martin] 
* Footnote.com [Lists name as Martin and day of death as 2nd]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists name but no 
information]