Military: CWR: McCauliff, William of interest in Somerset and Cambria Counties, 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 __________________________________________ McCauliff, William * Born in Somerset Co. Pa. * Died Jan. 7, 1927 in Johnstown, Pa. * Private in Captain John Bierer's Co. H 171st Regiment Pa. * Drafted Militia, commanded by Everett Bierer * Enrolled Oct. 24, 1862 at age 18 as Musician to serve 9 months or the duration * Mustered in Nov. 1, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa * Mustered out Aug. 8, 1863 with company at Harrisburg, Pa * Discharged Aug. 8, 1863 by reason of expiration of term * Age 18 * Height - 5'3"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Dark * Occupation - Farmer * Paid in full * Filed Oath of Identity May 28, 1894 while a resident of Conemaugh Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. * Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 16, 1890 and Mar. 11, 1910, Application #906501, Certificate #794737 SOURCE: * Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 3 * Muster Roster Co. H * Footnote.com * Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755