Military: CWR: Nickelson, Silas of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Nickelson, Silas

* Private Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Mustered in Apr. 2, 1862 at age 20 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Re-enlisted Mar. 12, 1864 at Cumberland, Md. 
* Co. F 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Mar. 12, 1864 at Cumberland, Md. 
* Mustered in Mar. 12, 1863 as Private in Cumberland, Md. 
* Height - 5' 7"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Gray 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veteran

SOURCE:
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. F
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Mar. 12, 1864 at age 20 in Cumberland, Md., muster in date as Mar. 12, 1864 
and as a veteran]