Military: CWR: Metzgar, John J. of interest in Somerset and Cambria Counties, PA

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Metzgar, John J.

* Born Sept 8, 1844 in Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., PA
* Died Oct. 26, 1916 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 27, 1864 at age 21 in Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged Mar. 27, 1865 
* Served Feb. 29, 1864 - June 15, 1865 - 15 month 16 days 
* Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Mar. 8, 1866, application #104237, certificate 
#94855; Widow Pension: Applied Nov. 4, 1916, Application #1085321, Certificate 
#834055

SOURCE:
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Age could be 24 or 27]
* Rootsweb.com